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Challenger
The painting 'Challenger' is a work created using ink and watercolor on paper measuring 61 x 47 cm. The piece is signed by Jan Lebenstein and showcases the artist's characteristic expressive and surreal language of form, combining human and animal figures with rich symbolism of archaic cultures. Lebenstein is considered one of the most outstanding contemporary Polish painters, whose work is characterized by a poetic transposition of human emotions and archetypes.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Jan Lebenstein
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Date of birth and death
5 January 1930 – 28 May 1999
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Figurative painting with surreal and abstract elements
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Significant works
Biblical cycles, stained glass, literary illustrations including ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell
Information about the work
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Execution technique:
ink, watercolor, paper
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Location:
private collection, Belgium
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Theme:
figurative painting, surrealism, symbolism of archaic cultures, expression
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work depicts a connection between the human condition and mythological and symbolic-archetypal motifs, reflecting on the very essence of existence and the relationships between humans and the world.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting the work, attention should be paid to the richness of forms and symbols that intertwine with expression and surreal aesthetic, characteristic of Lebenstein's oeuvre.Auction information
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Estimated price:
50 000 - 60 000 zł
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Auction price:
55 000 zł
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