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Ugliness of the World after the Fall of Antiquity, 2008
The painting "Ugliness of the World after the Fall of Antiquity" from 2008, made with pastels on paper measuring 73 x 110 cm. Signed with a tied monogram: FS1708. The work expresses the artist's fascination with baroque, surrealist poetics, and calligraphic precision of the line. Characteristic of Starowieyski are reflections on transience and death as well as the sensuality of female forms. The work combines grotesque with metaphorical meaning, creating a unique vision of the fall of antiquity and the world.
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:
2008
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Execution technique:
pastel, paper
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Theme:
surrealism, baroque, fall of antiquity, metaphor, reflection on transience, grotesque
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work is a symbol of destruction and chaos following the fall of ancient civilization, showing worldview and moral changes through an artistic story full of metaphors and surreal symbols.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation of the painting requires understanding the historical and metaphysical context as well as the style and symbolism characteristic of Franciszek Starowieyski's work.Auction information
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Estimated price:
42 000 - 48 000 zł
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Auction price:
37 000 zł
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