Karol Frycz (1877-1963), Felix Manggha Jasieński, 1906

Crayon, pencil, paper; size: 42 x 29.5 cm; signed in pencil p.d.: K. Frycz 1906. Outline of the figure on the back.

Feliks Jasieński (1861-1929) Polish art critic and collector. He revolved
He was active in the bohemian circles of Cracow. He took part in the evenings of the
Green Balloon. He used the pseudonym Manggha, derived from the title of a
collections of Japanese woodcuts by Hokusai. Jasienski had a rich
collections of paintings, prints, ceramics and textiles. The collection included
European works and an outstanding collection of Japanese woodcuts. Caricature
The Manggha at a costume ball in Michalik's Den, as a Chinese man
dancing to a song by Witold Noskowski. Work from the series: From the portfolio of the
Green Balloon.