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Matting, Paul

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

1945

unspecified

From the collection of Library of the Wroclaw University

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Matting, Paul 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 man in formal wear. He’s balding with a serious expression, wearing a white collar and a heavy chain necklace. The background is dark, making his face stand out sharply. The chain looks official, like something worn for a job or title. The painting uses strong light and shadow to highlight his face. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.

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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