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Composition, by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, oil, 1922

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Overview

Composition is a 1922 oil by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
When & what style?
1922
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting is a mix of abstract shapes and colors. There are swirling patterns in blue, red, and yellow, with some darker shadows. The shapes don't form clear objects, but they seem to move and twist around each other. Looking closer, you can see how the artist used different colors to create a sense of depth and movement. Some parts are bright and stand out, while others are more muted and blend into the background. If you're interested in more artworks that play with colors and shapes, check out the technique of glazing.

About the artist

Portrait of Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
Artist

Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz

Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz (Polish: ; 24 February 1885 – 18 September 1939), commonly known as Witkacy, was a Polish writer, painter, philosopher, theorist, playwright, novelist, and photographer active before World War I and during the interwar period.

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