Capricornus by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz. An expressionist pastel drawing depicts a powerful horned creature with a humanoid figure hovering behind it against a dark, textured background.

Capricornus

Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz

1918 · Paper, Pastel

A striking 1918 expressionist study of the mythological Capricorn by Polish master Witkacy.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Olive green

About the piece

Created in 1918, this haunting pastel work by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, known as Witkacy, captures the zodiacal figure of Capricorn with his signature expressionist intensity. The composition features a muscular creature with sharp horns and cloven hooves, accompanied by a ghostly presence that adds a layer of psychological mystery to the mythological theme.

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