The painting 'Postaci' by Wojciech Fangor from 1950 represents the style of socialist realism and depicts human figures in a social context. The work belongs to the genre painting movement.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Wojciech Fangor

  • Date of birth and death

    15 November 1922 – 25 October 2015

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Op-art, Color field, Abstract art, Environmental spatial painting

  • Significant works

    Studium Przestrzeni (Study of Space) exhibition, Warsaw Metro murals, Guggenheim solo exhibition, Polish School of Posters designs

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1950

  • Theme:

    Socialist realism, human figures, social life

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The artwork portrays people in everyday situations, emphasizing their role and place in post-war society. The work includes elements of stylization and symbolism related to social dialogue.

The key to interpreting the work

Encourages understanding of the historical and social context and analysis of the form of depicting figures within the socialist realism movement.

Auction information

  • Estimated price:

    120,000 - 140,000 zł

  • Auction price:

    95,000 zł

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M-39

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