Stanislaw Raczynski (1903-1982) - Mid 20th Century Woodcut To Work

Description

A charming woodcut print depicting a husband and wife returning from a day in the fields. The man rests a scythe over his shoulder, walking a step behind his wife who carries back a basket of fruit. Clouds swirl overhead and another long harvest day draws to a close. Signed in graphite to the lower right. Presented in a contemporary black frame and white card mount. On paper.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

17 x 13cm (6.7" x 5.1")
Framed Size: 29 x 25cm (11.4" x 9.8")

Collection Information

An enchanting series of black and white woodcut prints inspired by the Polish city of Krakow. Through imagery Raczyński pays homage to his wife's home city and its remarkable medieval core.

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Artist Biography

Stanisław Raczynski (1903-1982) studied painting at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts in Poland. Before World War II his artistic interest focused on graphics, in particular wood-cutting, lithography and similar techniques. His early works were influenced mainly by the modernist style in painting and wood-carving. His admiration for Salvador Dali was notable, though he did not follow in his surrealist footsteps.

Between the late 20s and 30s he was a successful artist with great expectations. He married Bronislawa Gawin, who was from an old Krakow family, and went on to become his great partner and supporter. However, the sharp beginnings of World War II brought his artistic career to a dramatic halt.