Jozef Popczyk
Jozef Popczyk Cubist Art Deco Painting Still Life
1930s

Name: Jozef Popczyk Cubist Art Deco Painting Still Life
Brand: Jozef Popczyk
Price: 5500 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Jozef Popczyk Cubist Art Deco Painting Still Life oil on poster board. Joseph Popczyk is a Polish artist known for his vivid palette and love of Cubism, and in this case, the chevrons and wavy patterns of Art Deco can also be detected. Like many of his contemporaries in Eastern Europe, the artist was born in Poland and gravitated toward Paris in the 1910s. He loved to depict the flash and jazz of club life in Paris, always with stamina and energy. This still life has outstanding elements: drinking glasses, a guitar (stringed instrument), and an overall essence of the Jazz movement in Paris. For the past 15 years, I've been a 1stDibs Furniture dealer with Platinum status. We've always sold fine art on this "furniture" platform and have recently started selling our Art Deco Fine Art here on 1stDibs in addition to our Furniture platform. Born in Poland, he came to Paris around 1915 and painted academically. Later, around 1930, he changed stylistically to a devotee of Cubism and produced an exceptional body of work. The painting is signed and dated 1926, which is a very early work. The style and dynamic use of color exemplify the Cubist style's enthusiasm and excitement. Joseph Popczyk's art, with its vivid palette, Cubist influences, and nods to Art Deco, represents a fusion of different artistic styles and a response to the tumultuous events of his time. His unique approach and contribution to the art world make him an essential figure in the history of Polish art and the broader European artistic landscape of the early 20th century. In addition to his vibrant palette, Popczyk incorporated elements of Cubism into his work. Cubism, developed by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, revolutionized the art world in the early 20th century. It emphasized the deconstruction and abstraction of forms, simultaneously presenting objects from multiple viewpoints. Popczyk's paintings showcased fragmented forms and geometric shapes reminiscent of the Cubist style.

Creator:

Jozef Popczyk (1890 - 1971, Polish)

Creation Year:

1930s

Dimensions:

Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)

Medium:

Wood,Paint

Movement & Style:

Art Deco

Period:

1930-1939