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Children, 1931
The painting ‘Children’ from 1931 by Tadeusz Makowski is a delicate watercolor and ink drawing on paper. It depicts children as simplified, geometric figures with strong contour and lyrical expression, fitting into the mature phase of the artist’s work where he combined influences of Cubism, folk art, and naïve painting. The signature on the reverse confirms authenticity and date. The work presents subtle psychology of children and emotional depth.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Tadeusz Makowski
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Date of birth and death
29 January 1882 – 1 November 1932
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Cubism influenced by Polish folk art and naïve art
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Significant works
Paintings of children, carnivals, fairs, stylized landscapes, woodcut book illustrations
Information about the work
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Year:
1931
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Execution technique:
watercolor, ink, paper
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Theme:
child portrait, lyricism, cubism, naive realism, 20th century Polish art
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
Children portrayed as simplified geometric and lyrical figures, showing innocence, emotional sincerity, and subtle expression of the child’s world.
The key to interpreting the work
Analyze in the context of inspirations from Cubism, folk art, and naive traditions; focus on expression through form and color as well as the symbolic meaning of childlike simplicity.
Auction information
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Estimated price:
80 000 - 100 000 zł
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Auction price:
65 000 zł
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