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Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz · 1885 – 1939

Multiple portrait

1917 · original 3 x 16 cm

This striking black and white photograph by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz captures a tense, mirrored scene. Discover this unique work today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Still life with a clock

1921 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 60.0 x 60.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Portrait of Gabriela Czarnocka – Berezowska

1912 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 40.0 x 29.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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General Confusion

1920 · Muzeum Narodowe w Pozaniu, Poznań · original 99 x 90 cm

A vibrant and chaotic scene of social leisure unfolds in General Confusion by Polish Modernist master Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, offering a unique opportunity to bring this 1920 masterpiece into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Two heads

1920 · original 70 x 100 cm

A captivating moment of connection unfolds in this 1920 portrait by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz featuring two women in elegant attire, inviting you to explore the profound depth of Polish Modernism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Portrait of a woman

1918 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 45.2 x 32.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Portrait of Eugenia Dunin-Borkowska

1912 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 86.8 x 76.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Fantasy

1922 · Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie, Warsaw

Fantazja (1922) is a captivating Surrealist masterpiece by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, characterized by its bold colors and expressive brushstrokes. This artwork delves into themes of fantasy and psychological exploration, reflecting Witkacy's signature style. Explore 'Fantasy' by Witkiewicz – a surreal oil painting brimming with vibrant color & dynamic figures. A pivotal Symbolist work showcasi

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Temptation of St. Anthony 1.

1950 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 74.5 x 90.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Marysia with the dog Burek on Ceylon

1920 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 90.0 x 83.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Composition with a dancer

1920 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 65.0 x 77.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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After-image of the sun

1920 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 65.0 x 86.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Composition with five figures

1911 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 69.0 x 88.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Self-portrait with apples.

1913 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 60.0 x 79.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Fight

1922 · original 99 x 108 cm

Witness 'Fight' by Witkiewicz – a dynamic 1922 oil painting of a man battling animals. Explore Symbolist surrealism & Polish art history. A powerful piece for collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Asymmetrical Lady - Portrait of Eugenia Wyszomirska-Kuźnicka

1936 · The Museum of Katowice History, Katowice · original 97 x 79 cm

An intense and lifelike pastel portrait of Eugenia Wyszomirska-Kuźnicka by Polish modernist master Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz captures a striking facial expression from 1936, inviting you to explore this timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Creating the world

1922 · original 115 x 170 cm

Explore 'Creating the World' by Witkiewicz – a surreal oil painting brimming with vibrant color & dynamic figures. A pivotal Symbolist work showcasing Expressionism & theatrical influence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Composition

1922 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 91.0 x 115.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Composition with female figures

1917 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 90.0 x 74.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Portrait of Eugenia Dunin-Borkowska

1912 · original 126.0 x 70.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Composition

1922 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 114.0 x 90.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Morning in the mountains

1900 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Portrait of Maria Stawarska-Golińska

1927 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 97.0 x 77.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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View of the Wawel Castle

1906 · original 21.0 x 16.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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Spirits of drowned women

1921 · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 56.5 x 90.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 165 artworks by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
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The artist

Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz

1885 – 1939

Quick facts

Died1939
Also known asSt. I. Witkiewicz, S. I. Witkiewicz, Witkacy, Stanislav Ignat︠s︡iĭ Vitkevich, Stanisław I. Witkiewicz
NationalityPoland
Top-ranked workMultiple portrait
Lifespan54 years
Top 3 worksMultiple portrait, Still life with a clock, Portrait of Gabriela Czarnocka – Berezowska
Born1885, Warsaw, Poland
Works on APS165

Biography

A Visionary of Polish Modernism: The Life and Art of Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz

Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, known to most as Witkacy, remains a pivotal yet often enigmatic figure in the landscape of 20th-century art. Born in Warsaw in 1885 into an artistic family—his father, Stanisław Witkiewicz, was a noted painter, architect, and theorist—the younger Witkiewicz inherited not only a creative lineage but also a fertile intellectual environment that would profoundly shape his multifaceted career. He wasn’t simply a painter; he was a philosopher, playwright, novelist, photographer, and art theorist, a true polymath whose work reflected the turbulent currents of interwar Poland and anticipated many of the artistic concerns that would dominate the latter half of the century. His life, tragically cut short in 1939 with the outbreak of World War II, was one dedicated to exploring the boundaries of form, perception, and the very nature of reality itself.

Early Influences and Artistic Development

Witkiewicz’s early artistic training began within the familial sphere, absorbing his father's aesthetic principles and a deep engagement with Polish Romantic traditions. However, he quickly diverged from conventional paths. A formative experience was an anthropological expedition to Australia in 1914 alongside Bronisław Malinowski. Though cut short by the outbreak of World War I, this journey exposed him to radically different cultures and visual languages, sparking a fascination with primitive art and non-Western aesthetics. The subsequent upheaval of war—his experiences as a reserve officer in the Russian Army during the Revolution—left an indelible mark, fostering a sense of disillusionment and premonition about the fragility of civilization. This feeling would permeate much of his later work, manifesting as a profound catastrophism that saw modern society hurtling towards inevitable collapse. Returning to Poland after the war, he settled in Zakopane, a mountain resort town already steeped in artistic innovation thanks to his father’s pioneering “Zakopane Style” architecture which blended local traditions with Art Nouveau influences.

A Synthesis of Styles: Painting, Theory and the Theatre

Witkiewicz's artistic output is remarkably diverse, defying easy categorization. Initially influenced by Symbolism and Expressionism, his paintings evolved into a unique blend of abstraction and figuration. His portraits, in particular, are striking for their distorted forms, vibrant colors, and psychological intensity. He sought to capture not merely the likeness of his subjects but also their inner states, often portraying them as fragmented or alienated figures. He developed what he termed “Pure Form” in painting, a theoretical approach that emphasized the autonomy of artistic elements—line, color, composition—over representational accuracy. This pursuit of pure form extended to his theatrical theories, outlined in *Introduction to the Theory of Pure Form in the Theatre* (1921). He envisioned a theatre that rejected psychological realism and embraced artificiality, grotesque exaggeration, and deliberate disruption of conventional dramatic structures – ideas that foreshadowed the later development of the Theatre of the Absurd. His plays, often characterized by their bizarre plots, illogical dialogues, and unsettling atmosphere, were intended to shock audiences out of complacency and confront them with the absurdity of existence.

Major Works and Lasting Legacy

Among Witkiewicz’s most celebrated works are paintings like *Fight* (1922), a dynamic depiction of a man battling animals that embodies his sense of existential struggle, and *Creating the World* (c. 1930), a vibrant and chaotic composition reflecting his philosophical explorations. His numerous portraits, including *Portrait of Helena Białynicka-Birula*, showcase his mastery of pastel and oil techniques while revealing his unique psychological insight. His photographic work, often overlooked, demonstrates a similar experimentation with form and perspective. He also created the “Portrait Company”, a series of photographs where he would photograph people in various poses and expressions, creating composite portraits that captured multiple facets of their personality. Witkiewicz’s influence on Polish art and theatre is undeniable. His theoretical writings continue to be studied by artists and scholars, and his plays are still performed internationally. He anticipated many of the key concerns of modernism—the alienation of the individual, the breakdown of traditional values, the search for new forms of expression—making him a remarkably prescient figure whose work resonates powerfully with contemporary audiences. His tragic death in 1939, upon learning of the Soviet invasion of Poland, cemented his status as a symbol of artistic integrity and resistance against oppressive forces.

Exploring Witkacy Further

Museum Collections: His works can be found in prominent Polish museums, notably the Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie (National Museum in Warsaw), which holds an extensive collection of European paintings.
Online Resources: AllPaintingsStore.com and AllPaintingsStore.com offer reproductions and detailed information about his artworks.
Further Reading: Explore resources like Britannica and Culture.pl for in-depth biographical details and critical analyses of his work.

Witkacy’s legacy is not merely that of an artist, but of a visionary who dared to confront the anxieties and uncertainties of his time with unflinching honesty and unparalleled creativity.

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By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 10, 2026

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