Description:

Wojciech Kwaśniewski, “Devil”, colour lithograph, listed Polish artist.

Imaginative and humorous figurative composition depicting a demonic character with large green eyes, an elongated tongue and colourful headgear against a blue background. The composition combines strong colour contrasts, free linework and decorative details in a distinctive graphic idiom. Signed, dated 1986 and marked E/A (épreuve d’artiste / artist’s proof).

Origin: Poland.
Material: Paper, colour lithograph.
Dimensions: Visual size 50 × 34 cm, total size 88 × 65 cm.
Period: 1986.
Condition: In good condition with minor age-related and handling wear.

Bio:
Wojciech Kwaśniewski (born 1955) is a Polish visual and graphic artist associated with the Polish tradition of poster and graphic art. His graphic output includes posters and works on paper, and his work has been exhibited internationally. A 1990 graphic work by Kwaśniewski is held in the Federation University Art Collection in Australia, while his work has also appeared in exhibition contexts in the United States. He is additionally documented as an artist and educator and as head of a poster design studio.