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Jenckwitz, Abraham

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

1945

unspecified

From the collection of Library of the Wroclaw University

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Jenckwitz, Abraham 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 black-and-white portrait shows a serious man with a thick beard and mustache. His collar has ruffled edges, and he wears a chain around his neck. The background is plain and dark, making his face stand out. The text around the painting includes a date and some Latin words, likely about the man’s life. His face is drawn with careful shading to show depth. Try looking up chiaroscuro to see how this kind of lighting works.

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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