Who painted Portrait of Józef Sare, Vice-President of the City of Krakow?

Portrait of Józef Sare, Vice-President of the City of Krakow was painted by Jacek Malczewski in 1913.

Where can I see Portrait of Józef Sare, Vice-President of the City of Krakow?

Portrait of Józef Sare, Vice-President of the City of Krakow is held by National Museum in Kraków.

What movement is Portrait of Józef Sare, Vice-President of the City of Krakow?

Portrait of Józef Sare, Vice-President of the City of Krakow is associated with Symbolism.

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Artwork

Portrait of Józef Sare, Vice-President of the City of Krakow

Jacek Malczewski , 1913

Portrait of Józef Sare, Vice-President of the City of Krakow is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Jacek Malczewski. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

This 1913 oil painting by Jacek Malczewski depicts Józef Sare, a prominent civic figure in Krakow. The work is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Józef Sare, Vice-President of Krakow, dressed formally with a small green plant, conveying an air of refinement. The background landscape, featuring a body of water and cityscape, adds depth to the composition.

Technique & Style

Malczewski's style, characteristic of the Young Poland movement, blends contemporary techniques with historical and mythological references, though this portrait focuses on a straightforward representation of its subject.

History & Provenance

Created in 1913 by Jacek Malczewski, a key figure in Polish Symbolism, the painting is now held in the National Museum in Kraków.

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Artist

Jacek Malczewski

Jacek Malczewski (Polish:; 15 July 1854 – 8 October 1929) was a Polish symbolist painter who was one of the central figures of the patriotic Young Poland movement.