Wincenty Wodzinowski (1866-1940), Portrait of a Legionnaire - Desa Account 1983 (!).

Wincenty Wodzinowski (1866-1940) - a prominent Polish painter and educator, associated with Krakow's artistic circles at the turn of the 20th century. He graduated from the Cracow School of Fine Arts, where he studied under Jan Matejko, and later studied in Paris. He specialized in portraiture, historical painting and genre scenes, often inspired by the life of the Polish countryside and patriotic events. His work is characterized by precision in rendering detail and clear references to national tradition.The presented "Portrait of a Legionary" shows a young soldier in the uniform of the Polish Legions, with an expression of determination and pride on his face. The painting conveys not only the individual character of the figure, but also the spirit of the era of the struggle for independence, which is characteristic of Wodzinowski's work, deeply involved in national affairs. The portrait, painted with attention to detail, is an important historical and artistic testimony of the period.Painting of fantastic provinciality with original bill from Desa from 1983!Dimensions Frame : 35 cm x 37 cm x 3,1 cm. Image : 27 cm x 25 cm