Portrait of Jan Władysław Pakowski

Portrait of Jan Władysław Pakowski

Artwork Type: Drawing

Artwork Date: 1934

Institution Name: Muzeum Sztuki w Łodzi

Artwork Size: 48.5 cm height x 63.5 cm width

Author Name: Witkacy (Stanisław Witkiewicz)

The drawing is a portrait of a man, rendered in a vibrant and expressionistic style. The subject's face is elongated and angular, with intense eyes that stare directly at the viewer. Witkacy's signature use of bold, swirling lines and a vivid color palette is evident throughout the composition. The background is rendered in abstract shapes and colors, further emphasizing the subject's presence. The portrait captures a sense of psychological depth and emotional intensity, characteristic of Witkacy's artistic style.