Artwork
Still life with a clock
Still life with a clock is an oil painting by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with a Clock is a 1921 oil painting by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, a Polish artist known for his work across multiple disciplines.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement centered around a clock, conveying a sense of dynamic energy through its composition and color palette.
Technique & Style
Witkiewicz employed bold lines and geometric shapes to create depth and dimensionality, combining blues, greens, and browns with red and yellow accents to achieve a vibrant visual effect.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection, exemplifying Witkiewicz's contribution to the still life genre during the early 20th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz (Polish: ; 24 February 1885 – 18 September 1939), commonly known as Witkacy, was a Polish writer, painter, philosopher, theorist, playwright, novelist, and photographer active before World War I and during the…
