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Collectible Description

The pastel depicts a brown-tone rocky massif at the seashore. Alongside water and clouds, mountains supporting the skies are one of Stabrowski’s artistically interesting impressions of his travels. Here, as well as in most of the artist’s creations, a seemingly realistic image expresses symbolism – an aim to ascend up the mountain towards a higher level of spirituality. In the composition, which expresses the sacredness of spiritualised nature, one can see mountain peaks that shoot upwards, seemingly touching the skies. This image is like a perspective of a physical transformation, a vertical line of internal change. If one was to ascend along this line, all of the irrelevant worldly issues would be left behind at the foot of the mountain, while the main aim would become the unchanging spiritual heights. The endless spaces formed by the vertical lines of the mountains, the image of eternity, and the vision of breaking free awakens the feeling of a spiritual realm of other dimensions. The symbolistic plasticity of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, the student of Kazimierz Stabrowski, was also characterised by mountain motifs. We can see them in the Zodiac Signs collection of paintings (1906) as well as in News (1904), Serenity (1904), and Mountain (1906). While searching for motifs to express their ideas, both of the artists turned their attention towards the skies, where the minuscule dissolves in the relief of the mountains and becomes the greatness of nature.

Artist Biography

early life and education

kazimierz stabrowski, a renowned polish painter, was born in 1869 in navahroudak, belarus. he went on to study at the academy of fine arts in warsaw, where he later became the director. this pivotal role not only showcased his artistic prowess but also solidified his influence on the next generation of artists.

artistic style and notable works

stabrowski's work is characterized by its dreamy, symbolic quality, often blending elements of symbolism and romanticism. one of his most celebrated pieces, the snow maiden (1891), exemplifies this unique style, which has captivated art enthusiasts for over a century.

founding the theosophical society in poland

apart from his artistic achievements, stabrowski played a significant role in establishing the first lodges of the theosophical society in poland. this philosophical society, founded on the principles of spirituality and the occult, further underscores stabrowski's multifaceted nature.

legacy and later life

stabrowski passed away in 1929 in garwolin, poland, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire artists and art lovers alike. his influence can be seen in various aspects of polish art, from the academy of fine arts in warsaw to his numerous symbolic and romantic pieces.

selected works by kazimierz stabrowski on OriginalUniqueArt.com

spirit of the mountains (105 x 85 cm, lithuanian art fund, vilnius, lithuania, oil on canvas) - a quintessential example of stabrowski's symbolic style.
colosseum in the moonlight (47 x 65 cm, lithuanian art fund, vilnius, lithuania, pastel) - this piece showcases stabrowski's ability to capture ethereal landscapes.
trees (47 x 63 cm, lithuanian art fund, vilnius, lithuania, pastel) - a unique blend of realism and abstract imagery, characteristic of stabrowski's later work.