Bidspirit auction | Attributed to Zygmunt Ajdukiewicz (1861

Attributed to Zygmunt Ajdukiewicz (1861 – 1917). - Attributed to Zygmunt Ajdukiewicz (1861 – 1917). Mythological Scene The Play of the Centaurs. Rare mythological composition attributed to the distinguished Polish painter Zygmunt Ajdukiewicz featuring an elderly centaur and a young female centaur in a coastal setting The work exhibits the artist's characteristic mastery of anatomical realism and nuanced light which defined his contribution to late 19th century art The expressive interaction and naturalistic treatment of the figures align with Ajdukiewicz's stylistic approach to classical subjects where mythological themes are rendered with human vitality and psychological depth Set in an original gilded period frame with stable support and authentic age craquelure throughout the pictorial surface. Oil on wood 20,5 x 35 cm Dimensions 20.5 x 35 cm