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Post by Bonobo on Dec 8, 2019 10:04:29 GMT 1
How about guessing the names of Polish paintings? Either the whole painting or part of it can be used in the game. One can also provide the artist`s name but it isn`t necessary. Simple one:  Side dish question - why is the jester in the foreground so thoughful? |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 8, 2019 12:32:47 GMT 1
Matejko - Hołd Pruski ( Prussian Homage ) why is the jester in the foreground so thoughful? Perhaps he had an inkling of betrayal? That painting shows the Duke of Prussia paying tribute to and swearing allegiance to KIng Sigismund I. The Kingdom of Prussia became one of the partitioning powers costing Poland her Independence. Of course, I could be barking up the wrong tree here. |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 8, 2019 12:41:18 GMT 1
This is one of my favourite paintings by a Polish artist. I have seen it in a museum and the colours are amazing up close. What is the painting called and who is it by?  |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 8, 2019 15:44:44 GMT 1
Matejko - Hołd Pruski ( Prussian Homage ) Perhaps he had an inkling of betrayal? That painting shows the Duke of Prussia paying tribute to and swearing allegiance to KIng Sigismund I. The Kingdom of Prussia became one of the partitioning powers costing Poland her Independence. Of course, I could be barking up the wrong tree here. Exactly. There were more paintings by Matejko depicting the famous jester, Stańczyk, pondering upon the political prospects of the Commonwealth. As for the woman with a green flask, I am sure I have seen this painting but despite search, I can`t find it. I need more hints. |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 8, 2019 21:49:06 GMT 1
That painting is on display in Poznań's National Museum. He also has works on display in both Warsaw and Kraków's National Museums. He trained at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków. He was one of Poland's first Modernists and Expressionists. He was also a sculptor and printmaker.
To be honest, I don't think he's that well-known. I've tried really hard to get a print of that painting to no avail, although I doubt a print would do it justice. The colours in that painting are so rich, it shines and almost glows. I fell in love with it when I saw it.
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 8, 2019 22:20:43 GMT 1
To be honest, I don't think he's that well-known. I've tried really hard to get a print of that painting to no avail, I have looked through my photos from Poznań Museum and didn`t find it either. Google also was reserved about "a woman with a green flask." Is it Wojciech Weiss? |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 8, 2019 22:39:31 GMT 1
No it isn't. Here is another of his paintings which I like. Maybe you have seen it,,,,  |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 10, 2019 21:03:34 GMT 1
No it isn't. Here is another of his paintings which I like. Maybe you have seen it,,,, Bad luck, never have I seen it. I have checked a few painters but there are a few dozen of them and I have a problem. |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 11, 2019 20:45:20 GMT 1
Ok. The artist is Gustaw Gwozdecki and the painting is Woman with a Flagon.
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 11, 2019 21:11:32 GMT 1
Ok. The artist is Gustaw Gwozdecki and the painting is Woman with a Flagon. Ooops, shame on me but I have never heard of him. I was looking for Woman with a bottle/flask while it is a flagon. hahahaha I would have never guessed it.  I googled painting + details and got this one: do you know it?  |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 11, 2019 22:22:37 GMT 1
Józef Chełmonski - Babie Lato. |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 11, 2019 22:29:48 GMT 1
Józef Chełmonski - Babie Lato. Yes! Babie Lato means Indian Summer.  |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 11, 2019 22:31:59 GMT 1
Ok, a new painting. Title and artist if you please ( no it's not Beksiński )  |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 11, 2019 22:45:11 GMT 1
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 11, 2019 23:04:12 GMT 1
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 14, 2019 14:17:06 GMT 1
This artist always gives me paws for thought ( excuse the pun), but who is this work by?  |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 14, 2019 21:09:21 GMT 1
Unless it has more than one title, you are wrong. It is called Głowa chłopca Quite possible. I must have found the title of the series instead of an individual work. This artist always gives me paws for thought ( excuse the pun), but who is this work by? Oops, now I found out that when we quote a post with an image, we can see its address which sometimes includes a hint. I was able to read the picture is by Paweł Kuczyński. Sorry, I couldn`t help it. He is sort of obsessed with cats and mice.  Now, an image without any hints in its address: Who is this guy in the middle? Where are they?  |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 17, 2019 21:12:53 GMT 1
He is sort of obsessed with cats and mice. Yeah I know. The cat in your pic has a right pain in the arse  I will have to think about the new picture..... |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 17, 2019 23:57:55 GMT 1
Who is this guy in the middle? Where are they? Which one? On the horse? It looks like a battle scene, but I don't know which one. |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 18, 2019 12:48:04 GMT 1
Who is this guy in the middle? Where are they? Which one? On the horse? It looks like a battle scene, but I don't know which one. Yes, the mounted one. Not a battle, but after it, in a conquered city. The guy is the famous Polish king and he is holding sth equally famous. |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 18, 2019 20:07:06 GMT 1
Is it Jan Sobieski after the Battle of Vienna? The sword with which he won the battle? Golden Karabela?
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 18, 2019 20:49:23 GMT 1
now I found out that when we quote a post with an image, we can see its address which sometimes includes a hint. I found that out earlier than you did.....but not sure how to find pics without the address as obviously I am right clicking on copy image location. |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 18, 2019 21:20:12 GMT 1
You will probably find the address for this picture, seems impossible to post something without it, but you will know the artist anyway, the Polish Dali....  |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 18, 2019 21:37:42 GMT 1
Is it Jan Sobieski after the Battle of Vienna? The sword with which he won the battle? Golden Karabela? Nope, it is Bolesław The Brave, chipping his sword on the Golden Gate of Kiev in 11th century. Hence, the Notched Sword or Chippy for friends. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SzczerbiecI found that out earlier than you did.....but not sure how to find pics without the address as obviously I am right clicking on copy image location. Each pic has to have its address so it is futile to look for one without it. Finding a pic without a hint like the artist`s name in the address isn`t easy but not impossible. My latest pics are like that and it costs me about a minute or two search. As for your new picture, I didn`t know the artist until I saw him in the address. Jacek Yerka. Never heard of him. Other surrealists are more known than him. E.g., .jpg) |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 18, 2019 21:52:38 GMT 1
it is Bolesław The Brave, chipping his sword on the Golden Gate of Kiev in 11th century. Hence, the Notched Sword or Chippy for friends. Dammit, there ate too many Polish battles! Dali. How did you hide the address? |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 18, 2019 22:02:06 GMT 1
Dali. How did you hide the address? Not Dali, we are talking about Polish artists, this is the Polish forum. I didn`t hide it, it is still there, it only doesn`t include any hints. |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 21, 2019 8:30:47 GMT 1
The artist is Wojciech Siudmak. You have some way of obscuring it then. I've just tried to post a new picture by removing the artists name from the location address, but it didn't work. I can't post new pictures then because you only have to work backwards to get the artists name.  |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 22, 2019 17:59:43 GMT 1
The artist is Wojciech Siudmak. Yes! Genial artist. You have some way of obscuring it then. I've just tried to post a new picture by removing the artists name from the location address, but it didn't work. I can't post new pictures then because you only have to work backwards to get the artists name. No, I don`t. I only choose pics whose address doesn`t include any hints - it is possible although you need to spend a minute of two to find one. Of course it didn`t work. The pic`s address is permanent, you can `t modify it, if you do, the link won`t work, it is natural. What does this one show?  |
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Post by naukowiec on Dec 22, 2019 22:26:59 GMT 1
A day out at the seaside It is a painting by Wojceich Kossak - Zaślubiny Polski z Morzem ( Polish wedding to the sea ). It shows General Józef Haller throwing one of the 2 rings received from the citizens of Gdańsk, into the sea. A symblic gesture. Another step in reinstating Poland's independence by reclaiming Gdańsk Pomerania. it is possible although you need to spend a minute of two to find one. Ok, I need to try harder! |
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Post by Bonobo on Dec 22, 2019 22:35:16 GMT 1
It is a painting by Wojceich Kossak - Zaślubiny Polski z Morzem ( Polish wedding to the sea ). It shows General Józef Haller throwing one of the 2 rings received from the citizens of Gdańsk, into the sea. A symblic gesture. Another step in reinstating Poland's independence by reclaiming Gdańsk Pomerania. Perfect! Now it is your turn. |
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