The painting depicts an abstract composition inspired by the sunrise in the Bieszczady Mountains. The work realizing the post-painterly abstraction movement is characterized by harmonious, gentle forms and a color scheme captured in a subtle way.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Jerzy Nowosielski

  • Date of birth and death

    7 January 1923 – 21 February 2011

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Orthodox iconography, religious and abstract painting

  • Significant works

    Religious murals and iconostases in Polish churches, ceramic mosaic of St Francis of Assisi

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1963

  • Theme:

    Abstraction, mountain landscape, sunrise

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The work conveys the mystical and atmospheric character of a mountain sunrise, while simultaneously exploring abstract forms expressing atmosphere and light.

The key to interpreting the work

It is recommended to analyze the work in the context of the post-painterly abstraction movement and the symbolism of light and nature in abstract composition.

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Untitled (Blue women)

  • Artist: Jerzy Nowosielski
  • Year: 1995
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Untitled (Blue abstraction)

  • Artist: Jerzy Nowosielski
  • Year: 1997
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The Baptism of Christ

  • Artist: Jerzy Nowosielski
  • Year: ?
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St Kyrill

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