Pawel WRÓBEL (1913 - 1984), Festivus, 1975

oil, canvas, 44.5 x 80.5 cm,
Signed p.d.: Wróbel P. 1975.
Condition: traces of old conservation, paint layer rubbed off in places.

Miner, one of the most active members of the circle of amateur artists at the "Wieczorek" coal mine ZDK. His paintings depicted Silesian landscapes with characteristic heaps, chimneys and mine shafts. His lively and extremely colorful genre scenes show everyday and festive days of residents of mining settlements. In addition to painting, the artist practiced sculpture, but he left few works in wood and coal.