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The painting "City" by Jerzy Duda-Gracz created in 1989 is an oil painting on panel measuring 37 x 65 cm. It is characterized by the artist's typical satirical and critical vision of urban reality, depicting a world full of contrasts and diverse characters. Duda-Gracz often focuses on presenting a provincial, often grotesque image of Polish daily life with a strong social and psychological commentary.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Jerzy Duda-Gracz
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Date of birth and death
20 March 1941 – 5 November 2004
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Symbolism, caricature, grotesque, social satire
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Significant works
Józefowi Chełmońskiemu, Exodus, Jeźdźcy Apokalipsy, Wigilia ’81, Chopinowi
Information about the work
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Execution technique:
oil, panel
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Theme:
city, society, satire, social criticism, grotesque
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting presents a multi-threaded social narrative revealing human weaknesses, paradoxes, and vices in the context of urban life. The artist critically observes social issues, showing the diversity and complexity of human characters and behaviors.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting the work, attention should be paid to the detail of the characters and composition, as well as to the satirical and critical message about the city and its inhabitants.Auction information
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Estimated price:
15 000 - 18 000 zł
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Auction price:
31 000 zł
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