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Illustration By Stanislav Szukalsi drawing titled
"Inside Portrait of a Man" (or similar variations) by the Polish artist Stanis?aw Szukalski. The artwork depicts a figure, possibly a faun or satyr, with large ram horns, rendered in Szukalski's distinctive "Bent Classicism" style.
About the Artwork and Artist
Artist: Stanis?aw Szukalski (1893-1987) was a controversial and visionary Polish-American artist, known for his unique and expressive sculptures and drawings.
Style: His work combines influences from ancient cultures (like Incan and Mayan) with elements of Cubism, Expressionism, and Futurism.
Context: This specific image is one of many portraits collected in a book titled Inner Portraits, first published in 1982. The book collects his various portraiture works.
Legacy: Szukalski's art has gained wider recognition in recent years, notably through the 2018 Netflix documentary Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. |
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