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Figure No. 188, 1963
The painting 'Figure No. 188' is a work by Jan Lebenstein from 1963, executed in oil on canvas measuring 81 x 54 cm, signed in the lower left corner: LEBENSTEIN 63. His work is characterized by poetic transpositions of the human figure and expressive animal figures, which often express fascination with relics of archaic cultures. In the paintings, he combines figurative painting with abstract elements close to surrealism.
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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Year:
1963
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Execution technique:
oil, canvas
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Theme:
figurative painting, surrealism, expression, archaic cultures
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting presents a combination of human and archaic symbols illustrating a deep reflection on the human condition.
The key to interpreting the work
The work should be interpreted through the prism of combined figurative and abstract motifs, paying attention to symbols inspired by archaic cultures.Auction information
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Estimated price:
100 000 - 150 000 zł
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Auction price:
110 000 zł
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