Feliks Jasieński (1903)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Leon Wyczółkowski's 1903 portrait of Feliks Jasieński captures more than just a man; it seizes a moment steeped in contemplation. Known for his mastery in both color and form, Wyczółkowski portrays Jasieński, a noted art collector and critic, in an intimate, personal light.In the painting, Jasieński is depicted from a close, side perspective, engrossed in reading or writing. The focus is on his face, shaded partly in darkness, with an expression of deep focus. His facial features are rendered with dynamic, yet soft brush strokes, highlighting the reflective nature of his activity. The color palette is warm, dominated by shades of brown and orange, suggesting a serene environment conducive to thought and creativity.The background, abstract and minimalistic, directs all attention to the subject, making Jasieński's intellectual engagement the central theme of the artwork. This portrait not only showcases Wyczółkowski's skill as an artist but also celebrates the intellectual spirit of its subject, Feliks Jasieński.
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Leon Jan Wyczółkowski was one of the leading painters of the Young Poland movement, as well as the principal representative of Polish Realism in art of the Interbellum. From 1895 to 1911 he served as professor of the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts (ASP) in Kraków, and from 1934, ASP in Warsaw. He was a founding member of the Society of Polish Artists "Sztuka" (Art, 1897).