Antoni UNIECHOWSKI (1903-1976), Player

Ink, watercolor, paper; 29.5 x 21cm
Signed, p. d.: AU
Provenance: private collection Warsaw

Excellent draftsman and painter. Studied art from 1924-29 at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. He created mainly book illustrations, characterized by light line pen and ink drawings, lavished with gouache or tempera. In 1945-56 he was associated with the weekly magazine "Przekrój". He gained great popularity with his views of old Warsaw and illustrations of the life of its inhabitants, as well as frivolous scenes created with a light line, full of humor and fantasy. He illustrated classics of Polish and foreign literature. He was also involved in theatrical, television and film set design and designed posters. He received many awards and honors, including being awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Rebirth of Poland.