An extremely rare and intriguing work by Marzena Kawalerowicz – an outstanding painter - is offered for sale. The offered female nude is a dynamic, highly expressive study of a figure, executed in mixed technique on paper, dating from the 1970s.

The work perfectly reflects Kawalerowicz's characteristic observational sense and ability to capture a fleeting gesture. "The scandalous Kawalerowicz", as the seller described him, was known for bold, convention-breaking works, and this energy and courage are also perceptible in this work on paper. The dynamic line, bold color patches, and emotional tension make this nude a small masterpiece of studio graphic art.

Details and collectible value:

• Author: Marzena Kawalerowicz


• Title / subject: Female nude


• Technique: Mixed (probably ink, gouache, crayon) on paper


• Period of creation: 1988


• Condition: very good, in a wooden frame under glass.

This is a unique opportunity for collectors of Polish 20th-century art, admirers of Kawalerowicz's work, and enthusiasts of studio graphics and drawing. The work is not only a decorative object but, above all, a valuable artistic document, a fragment of the visual legacy of one of the most important Polish film creators.