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Phantoms in the Studio – Irony, by Piotr Stachiewicz, unspecified, 1892

Phantoms in the Studio – Irony

Piotr Stachiewicz

1892

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

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Overview

Phantoms in the Studio – Irony is a 1892 unspecified by Piotr Stachiewicz, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Piotr Stachiewicz
When & what style?
1892 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a studio, surrounded by various objects. He is seated on a chair, with his legs stretched out in front of him, and is intently focused on a piece of paper in his hands. The man's attire is notable, as he wears a jester's hat and a dark-colored shirt and shorts. The studio itself appears to be cluttered, with a large mirror leaning against a wall, a plate and cup on the floor, and a sculpture visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the man lost in thought as he works on his paper. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work of Piotr Stachiewicz.

About the artist

Portrait of Piotr Stachiewicz
Artist

Piotr Stachiewicz

Piotr Stachiewicz (29 October 1858, Nowosiółki Gościnne, (now Ukraine) - 14 April 1938, Kraków) was a Polish painter and illustrator.

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