Władysław Walczak-Baniecki (1934-2011) is one of the most famous and respected artists of Podhale (region in Poland) and belonged to the Association of Folk Artists. The artist is best known for his technique of painting on glass, where he liked to use spray techniques. Władysław Walczak-Baniecki was strongly influenced by traditional painting and evolved toward typical Podhale themes, dominated by depictions of saints and scenes of robbers, of which the offered work is an example. The paintings are particularly notable for their bright, subtle color combinations of brown, green, ochre and red on a black background. Paintings by this artist can be found in many private and public collections (Ethnographic Museum in Cracow, State Ethnographic Museum in Warsaw, Tatra Museum in Zakopane). For his work, Władysław Walczak-Baniecki received the Silver Gloria Artis Medal for Merit for Culture. The offered painting on glass depicts robbers performing the traditional sword dance in a forest around their booty and is signed by the artist. The approximate dimensions of the painting are 29 x 41 cm (framed 36 x 47 cm)
several small scratches and stains on frame, paper back cover torn in several places.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialGlassNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeSmallHeight36 cmWidth47 cm