Male Portrait by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz. A bold, expressionist pastel portrait of a man with intense eyes and sharp, dark contours rendered in charcoal and color on tan paper.

Male Portrait

Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz

1918 · Paper, Pastel

An intense and psychological portrait by Polish avant-garde master Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Olive green, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1918, this striking pastel portrait by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz (known as Witkacy) exemplifies his 'Formist' style. The work features aggressive, dark charcoal lines contrasted with vibrant touches of red and blue, capturing the raw emotion and psychological depth characteristic of the artist's unique avant-garde approach to portraiture.

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