Bidspirit auction | JAN LAMBERT RUCKI POLISH PORTRAIT


JAN LAMBERT RUCKI POLISH PORTRAIT PASTEL PAINTING - Jan Lambert Rucki, Polish, 1891 to 1975, pastel painting on paper. The work presents a serene female figure rendered with delicate line, muted earthy tones, and subtle chromatic transitions that emphasize calm, introspection, and inner harmony. The elongated form, gentle gesture, and symbolic flower introduce a quiet devotional quality, characteristic of early 20th-century modernist symbolism. Signed lower left. Dated 1945 on the backside. Framed. Jan Lambert Rucki was a Polish painter and graphic artist associated with the avant-garde and Formist movements. He studied in Krakow and Paris, where he encountered Cubism and the leading currents of modern European art. Ruckis style is defined by formal synthesis, geometric simplification, and a symbolic approach to space and architecture. His works are held in museum and private collections. Collectible Graphic Art, European Modernism, Portraiture, Figurative Art. Dimensions Frame 27 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. Image 25 x 18 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips on frame. Creases. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.