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Jozef Czapski (Polish, 1896-1993) Pen and Ink Sketch of a Female Figure

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Description

A loose sketch or study of a female figure by the Polish artist and writer Jozef Czapski (1896-1993). Signed lower right, J.C.


Jozef Czapski was a highly influential figure in 20th-century Polish culture, known as a painter, draughtsman, and essayist. He was a co-founder of the Parisian cultural magazine Kultura and was a key member of the "Paris Committee, " a group of artists who moved to Paris to study in the 1920s. 

Characteristics of the Artwork
Style: His drawings are often characterized by expressive, rapid ink lines that capture the essence of everyday moments and people.
Subject Matter: Czapski frequently drew landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. He was known for keeping extensive diaries that blended writing with spontaneous sketches, documenting his life and surroundings over several decades.
Technique: ink drawing on paper
Dimensions: 10 inches H x 6.5 W within matting, frame measures 16 x 12.5 inches.

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