Henryk Baranowski (1932 Starogard Gdański - 2005 Gdynia), Wiatr od morza 1972,
Oil, panel dimensions 38.0 x 71.5 cm, frame dimensions 54.0 x 88.0 cm.
On the back of the painting is a label: Pracownia Plastyczna Marynarki Wojennej Gdynia with the title and owner M. Grudzień (Rear Admiral and Major General Mieczyslaw Grudzień) 1972Gift to Rear Admiral Mieczyslaw Grudzień, 1972.
Mieczyslaw Grudzień (born January 9, 1922 in Majki Małe, died February 17, 2010 in Warsaw. Rear Admiral and Major General of the Polish Army. State and party activist, First Deputy Head of the Main Political Board of the Polish Army (1971-1972), member of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party, Minister of Veterans Affairs (1972-1981), Vice President of the Supreme Council of the Union of Fighters for Freedom and Democracy (1974-1990).
The work will be on display on 10.12.2022 (Saturday) from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Antiquarian Art Gallery at 25 Emilia Plater Street, 00-688 Warsaw.
Biography
Henryk Baranowski (1932 Starogard Gdański - 2005 Gdynia) - Polish marine painter, sailor, commander of the navy. He mainly practiced marine painting, but is also known for his Kashubian landscapes. He studied at the State Higher School of Fine Arts in Sopot. He has participated in 74 national and international exhibitions and 40 individual exhibitions. The artist's works are in museums and private collections at home and abroad. He is a recipient of the award of the Minister of Culture and Art, and the Minister of National Defense on several occasions. Winner of numerous awards, medals, diplomas and prizes.
