Łódź Triptych – Quo Vadis Homine from 1972 is a work by Jerzy Duda-Gracz that reflects on the condition of man in relation to reality. Painted in oil on canvas, the painting features a passionate, expressive style and a distinct motif. At the bottom of the work, the artist's inscription "QUO VADIS HOMINE?" asks about the direction and meaning of the path of human life. The work was exhibited at the 7th Festival of Polish Contemporary Painting in Szczecin in 1974.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Jerzy Duda-Gracz

  • Date of birth and death

    20 March 1941 – 5 November 2004

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Symbolism, caricature, grotesque, social satire

  • Significant works

    Józefowi Chełmońskiemu, Exodus, Jeźdźcy Apokalipsy, Wigilia ’81, Chopinowi

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1972

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Theme:

    existence, questions about the meaning of life, man, reflection, philosophical question

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting addresses the spiritual and existential dilemmas of man, pondering the direction of his life and his place in the world.

The key to interpreting the work

When interpreting the work, attention should be paid to the symbolic question embedded in the composition, the artistic expression, and the universal message about the human condition and the search for meaning.

Auction information

  • Estimated price:

    100 000 - 120 000 zł

  • Auction price:

    80 000 zł

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