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Fryderyk II

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

1945

unspecified

From the collection of Library of the Wroclaw University

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Fryderyk II 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 is a black-and-white portrait of a person with curly hair tied back, wearing a fancy fur collar and a dark, textured garment. Their hands are crossed over their chest, and a brooch pins the fabric at the shoulder. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on the face and clothing. The painting uses strong contrasts between light and dark to shape the face and fur. This technique makes the textures pop, like the soft curls or the rough fur. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

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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