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Zagajnik, Wyczólkowski, Leon (1852–1936), graphic artist; Pruszynski, Aureliusz (Kraków; artistic studio; 1873–post 1930), publisher; Jasienski, Feliks (1861–1929), publisher. Wyczólkowski, Leon (1852–1936). Lithuanian Portfolio (Kraków 1907). Subject: forests, trees, landscapes; Polish graphics; Lithuania. Drawing made with soft chalk. Visible dots of paint converging on the aluminum surface; visible streaks from the plate grit. Print 9 of 89 in the edition. Quotation: 'The technique is adapted to the Lithuanian character. It is very simple - only black chalk, soft, sometimes very soft.' Also: 'Wyczól still likes algraphies at this time. They have a silvery, slightly bland tone and harmonize nicely with the cream paper often used nowadays. Paper with a silky sheen (slightly cream on both sides, strongly glued - tight).' Date: 1907, Kraków. Medium: graphic print. Dimensions: height 8.5 cm, width 26.5 cm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A39_079

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Rights managed

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81.0Mb (8.8Mb) / 20.0in x 15.7in / 6000 x 4719 (300dpi)

Keywords

Zagajnik Wyczólkowski Leon 1852–1936 graphic artist Pruszynski Aureliusz Kraków artistic studio 1873–post 1930 publisher Jasienski Feliks 1861–1929 Lithuanian Portfolio Kraków 1907 Subject forests trees landscapes Polish graphics Lithuania Drawing soft chalk Visible dots paint converging aluminum surface visible streaks plate grit Print 9 89 edition Quotation technique adapted Lithuanian character simple - black chalk soft sometimes Also Wyczól likes algraphies time silvery slightly bland tone harmonize nicely cream paper nowadays Paper silky sheen slightly cream sides strongly glued - tight Date 1907 Medium graphic print Dimensions height 8.5 cm width 26.5 cm centered rectangular sheet smaller pencil landscape sketch middle showing horizontal grouping low vegetation shoreline reflected textured shading beneath sketch rendered gray pencil tones off-white paper sheet itself sits broader light gray background visible colors include off-white light gray darker gray.