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Three Graces Fighting for Apollo’s Verdict, 1996
The painting 'Three Graces Fighting for Apollo's Verdict' from 1996, made with pastels, charcoal and chalk on paper, measuring 191 x 168 cm. Signed in the lower right corner with the artist's monogram along with the inscription: 1696/ three graces/ fighting for the verdict/ of Apollo. The work reflects Starowieyski's unique style, combining surrealism, calligraphic precision and fascination with baroque with mythological themes.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Franciszek Starowieyski
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Date of birth and death
8 July 1930 – 23 February 2009
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Graphic design, poster art with surreal, baroque, and unique aesthetic departing from socialist realism
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Significant works
Homage to Picasso (1966 Cyrk poster), various poster designs and book illustrations
Information about the work
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Year:
1996
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Execution technique:
pastel, charcoal, chalk, paper
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Theme:
mythology, baroque, surrealism, metaphorics, struggle, 3 graces
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work depicts a metaphorical struggle of three personified values and forces in the world of symbols, inspired by Greek mythology and the classical canon of beauty, filtered through the artist's individual, expressive style.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation should consider references to ancient mythology and the artist's specific, expressive style with elements of grotesque and symbolism.Auction information
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Estimated price:
100 000 - 120 000 zł
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Auction price:
97 000 zł
See other works by this artist
Ugliness of the World after the Fall of Antiquity, 2008
- Artist: Franciszek Starowieyski
- Year: 2008
