Collection

Nephews

Jacek Malczewski

  • Nephews 2
  • Nephews 3
Basic information
ID
Ж-2140
Author
Jacek Malczewski
Name
Nephews
Date of creation
1878
Country
Poland
Technique
oil painting
Material
canvas oil
Dimensions (height x width, cm)
109.8 x 140
Additionally
Information about author
Author
Jacek Malczewski
Artist's lifetime
1854–1929
Biography
Jacek Malczewski (July 14, 1854, Radom, Kingdom of Poland, Russian Empire – October 8, 1929, Krakow, Republic of Poland) was an outstanding artist and one of the most prominent representatives of Polish Symbolism. He studied at the School of Fine Arts in Krakow, where his teacher was Jan Matejko. The artist participated in an archeological expedition to Pamphylia, Pisidia, and Greece, which was organized by Count Karol Lanckoronski. He also visited Munich and Italy. Jacek Malczewski was one of the founders of the art union "Sztuka" ("Art"). The artist's creative heritage includes landscapes and portraiture, symbolic compositions, interpretations of religious themes, and numerous self-portraits in various images.
Object description
Three guys sitting at the table are depicted against the background of the tapestry. On the left, the guy shown in right-hand profile is holding an open book in his hands. The youngest one depicted in full face is sitting in the middle, with his left hand on the table. The middle-aged guy in a green suit and slightly turned to the left is standing to the right, leaning on the table. All of them are painted with a thoughtful facial expression.