One of the most distinguished artists in the history of Polish photography. For all his life, he was seeking new means of expression, combining graphic arts with photography and developing his own style, which is recognised both in Poland and internationally. Being an exceptionally versatile artist, Hartwig was equally interested in landscape, people, theatre photography and architecture. He started photographing in the 1920s, initially under the influence of Jan Bułhak`s concept of homeland photography. In 1929, Hartwig had his first individual exhibition in Lublin. In the 1930s, he studied at the Institute of Graphic Arts in Vienna. In 1947, he co-founded ZPAF. The artist won numerous prizes and awards, including Honoraire Excellence FIAP and state decorations. His Fotografika album, published in 1958, became a model and inspiration for generations of photographers. His work was popular both domestically and internationally, which translated into countless exhibitions and publications, including over 30 individual and group shows organised posthumously.
before 1930? / 1930s
gelatin silver print, 25,5 x 33,4 cm,
signature, date and description on the reverse,
edition: 1/1 (this size, there are smaller prints
- see Lot 48)
The photograph reflects the concept of homeland photography, formulated by Jan Bułhak in the 1930s.
The work has been widely exhibited and published, including in Foto. Modernity in Central Europe, 1918-1945 (and its catalogue), The National Gallery of Art, Washington (2007). Later, the exhibition was shown at: The Salomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York (2007-2008); The Milwaukee Art Museum (2008); The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh (2008). Award and publication in: The 11th Bulletin of the Polish Photographic Society, Branch Office Gdańsk (XI Biuletyn Polskiego Towarzystwa Fotograficznego Oddział Gdańsk), accompanying the National Exhibition of Heritage Photography (Ogólnopolska Wystawa Fotografii Krajoznawczej), 2nd Festival of Visual Arts in Sopot (1949) - see Lot 48.
One of the most distinguished artists in the history of Polish photography. For all his life, he was seeking new means of expression, combining graphic arts with photography and developing his own style, which is recognised both in Poland and internationally. Being an exceptionally versatile artist, Hartwig was equally interested in landscape, people, theatre photography and architecture. He started photographing in the 1920s, initially under the influence of Jan Bułhak`s concept of homeland photography. In 1929, Hartwig had his first individual exhibition in Lublin. In the 1930s, he studied at the Institute of Graphic Arts in Vienna. In 1947, he co-founded ZPAF. The artist won numerous prizes and awards, including Honoraire Excellence FIAP and state decorations. His Fotografika album, published in 1958, became a model and inspiration for generations of photographers. His work was popular both domestically and internationally, which translated into countless exhibitions and publications, including over 30 individual and group shows organised posthumously.