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StatsA portrait of a Jew
bolesław cybis (1895 – 1957)
Explore the poignant works of Polish painter Bolesław Cybis (1895-1957). Known for evocative portraits & murals, his art reflects social themes & historical moments.
Vistula River Museum (Kazimierz Dolny, Poland)
Discover Poland's soul at Kazimierz Dolny’s Vistula River Museum – explore Renaissance art, boatbuilding traditions & prehistoric settlements across six fascinating branches.
A figure of an old Jew from Kazimierz. The whole-figure representation is a stylistic reference to the New Objectivity movement, which emerged in Europe in the 1920s. The artist rendered each and every detail of the face and hands, arranged in an expressive gesture, with great precision. Cybis portrayed a specific person from the Kazimierz community, a large portion of which included residents of the Jewish faith. Painters arriving in Kazimierz would come across them already during their journey from Puławy to Kazimierz — they would recommend accommodation and were a part of the city’s natural landscape. Cybis set this character in Kazimierz by painting the outline of the town’s buildings at his feet.
About this artwork
- Title: A portrait of a Jew
- Artist: bolesław cybis
- Year: 1925
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Vistula River Museum
- Main color: Gray
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
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