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POLONICA IN BRITAIN (WITH A FOCUS ON SCOTLAND) |
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A REGISTER MAINLY OF WORKS OF ART CREATED BY POLISH ARTISTS WHILE BASED IN SCOTLAND OR ASSOCIATED WITH SCOTLAND AND THE REST OF BRITAIN DURING WWII. ALSO INCLUDES WORKS BY NON-POLISH ARTISTS WHERE THE SUBJECT MATTER RELATED TO POLAND. |
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PAINTINGS INTRODUCTION Explanation about layout of the page :- Under the heading DETAILS of PORTFOLIO…, where known the first line states the title of the work; then – the artist’s name (and any associated pseudonym); date created; medium used and size of the work; name of the Collection.
Whenever possible a link is provided to the web based source of the information. Background notes about the circumstances in which the work was presented are provided when known and other pertinent information. The right hand column contains a reduced size image for information purposes, as well as acknowledging the source of the photograph. To view a larger sized image, if it exists, use the link provided.
The works identified are presented in a number of portfolios. Portfolio No 1 is complete. Links to other Portfolios where they exist are provided at the foot of this page |
PRODUCED FOR NON-COMMERCIAL RESEARCH PURPOSES AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS INTERESTED IN THE WORK OF POLISH ARTISTS. |
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DETAILS OF PORTFOLIO NUMBER TWO |
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JANKEL ADLER Nos 1 and 2 |
ZYGMUNT HAUPT No 6 |
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STANISLAWA DE KARLOWSKA No 3 |
STANISLAW MIKULA No 7 |
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HENRYK GOTLIB No 4 |
JÓZEF CZAJKOWSKI No 8 |
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ISABEL BRODIE BABIANSKA No 5 |
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Woman with a Cat Jankel Adler [external link to information about the artist] 1944 Oil on canvas, 112.2 x 87.4 cm Collection: Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums [external link] Accession number: ABDAG002283 Presented by the Contemporary Art Society, 1952 © DACS 2013
Click here to view a larger sized image which can also be magnified. The link also can provide additional information such as, from whom the work was acquired, and when, and where to see the painting.
Other works by this artist exist in various collections in the UK, Click here to view all 13 paintings including the two mentioned here.
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photo credit: Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums Collections |
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Hommage ŕ Naum Gabo (Homage to Naum Gabo) 1946 Oil on canvas, 112.5 x 86.8 cm Collection: National Galleries of Scotland Accession number: GMA 1710 Purchased, 1978 © DACS 2013
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Background Naum Gabo was a Russian sculptor who, like the artist of this painting, lived in Britain for several years due to the effects of the Second World War
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photo credit: National Galleries of Scotland |
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St James's Square Stanislawa De Karlowska Date painted: 1939 Oil on canvas, 61.1 x 50.7 cm Collection: Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums © the artist's estate/Bridgeman Art Library
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Research work by the author: to be completed
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photo credit: Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums Collections |
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Nude by Garden Door Henryk Gotlib (1890–1966) 1942 Oil on canvas, 76.5 x 63.5 cm Collection: National Galleries of Scotland Accession number: GMA 1120 Purchased, 1970 © the artist's estate Click here to view a larger sized image which can also be magnified.
Background Research work by the author: to be completed
Other works by this artist exist in various collections in the UK, Click here to view all 26 paintings, including the work mentioned here.
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photo credit: National Galleries of Scotland |
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Reflection (Self Portrait) Isabel Brodie Babianska (1920-2006) 1939 Oil on canvas, 91.4 x 60.9 cm Collection: Glasgow Museums Accession number: 2156 Purchased, 1940 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Click here to view a larger sized image which can also be magnified.
Background Painter, who studied at Glasgow School of Art 1936-40 and at Hospitalfield School of Art during 1941. She executed murals for Glasgow Corporation in the YWCA.
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photo credit: Glasgow Museums |
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The Street of Lapalud Zygmunt Haupt (1907-1975) n.d. known Oil on canvas, 69 x 81.5 cm Collection: The National Trust for Scotland The National Trust for Scotland, Brodie Castle Accession number: 73.300 Acquisition method Transferred
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Background Fought in the September Campaign in the 10th Motorized Cavalry Brigade commanded by Colonel Stanisław Maczek. After the Soviet invasion of Poland, Haupt fled to Hungary and later to France. He was evacuated to England. He served in the Polish army until 1946. Emigrated to USA. |
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photo credit: The National Trust for Scotland |
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Polish Cavalry Charge, 1939 n.d. known Oil on canvas, 91.4 x 117.5 cm Collection: Atkinson Art Gallery Collection Accession number: SOPAG:924 Gift from the artist, 194
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Background Research work by the author: to be completed
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photo credit: Atkinson Art Gallery Collection |
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A Country House in North East Poland Józef Czajkowski (1872–1947) Oil (?), 48.3 x 33 cm Collection: The University of Edinburgh Fine Art Collection Accession number: EU0472 Presented to the University of Edinburgh by members of the Polish School of Medicine, 1984.
Background Research work by the author: to be completed
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[photo not yet available]
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Portfolio 3 (in progress) |
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Using databases such as the BBCs Your Paintings in partnership with the Public Catalogue Foundation and other sources, the above paintings by Polish artists were found to be in existence. |
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PolonicaPolishArt.Portfolio2.htm |
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Page researched and prepared by Robert Ostrycharz © 2013 |
Created:20 Nov 2013/Revised 21 Jul 2104
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