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Bancke, Anton

Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch

1945

unspecified

From the collection of Library of the Wroclaw University

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Bancke, Anton is a 1945 unspecified by Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch, held at Library of the Wroclaw University.

Who painted this?: Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch
When & what style?: 1945
Where can I see it?: Library of the Wroclaw University

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with a long, curly beard and mustache. He wears a dark hat and a dark robe with a high collar, and a chain hangs around his neck. The background is dark, with some lighter shading around the subject's head and shoulders. The man's face is serious, with a prominent nose and eyebrows. His eyes look straight ahead, and his mouth is set in a firm line. The overall effect is one of dignity and gravitas. The painting is done in a realistic style, with careful attention to detail and texture. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about this style, look up chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch

Rudolf Jagusch worked in Wrocław between 1933 and 1947. He made photographs of city scenes and portraits during those years. His surviving prints show shopfronts, street corners, and local figures in black-and-white.…

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