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Fencing Match, by Leon Chwistek, oil, 1919

Fencing Match

Leon Chwistek

1919

oil

paperboard

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Fencing Match is a 1919 oil by Leon Chwistek, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Leon Chwistek
When & what style?
1919
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a fencing match with two figures in the center, facing each other. They are dressed in white shirts and brown pants, with one figure holding a sword. The background is a mix of brown and yellow hues. The artist has used bold lines and geometric shapes to create a sense of movement and energy in the scene. The use of earth tones adds a sense of warmth and depth to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Leon Chwistek.

About the artist

Portrait of Leon Chwistek
Artist

Leon Chwistek

Leon Chwistek (Kraków, Austria-Hungary, 13 June 1884 – Barvikha near Moscow, Russia, 20 August 1944) was a Polish logician, philosopher, mathematician, avant-garde painter, theoretician of modern art and literary critic.

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