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4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Nombre Curso Fecha

Datos generales

Artista: jan lebenstein wahooart.com/es/artists/jan-lebenstein/
Fechas del artista: 1930 – 1999
Pintura: 1963
Tamaño original: 61 x 166 cm

Copyright Esta obra aún está protegida por derechos de autor. jan lebenstein falleció en 1999; los derechos de autor perduran 70 años después de la muerte del artista, por lo que permanecen vigentes hasta 2069. La imagen se muestra aquí con fines de referencia académica; los derechos pertenecen al titular de los mismos.

Animal II — jan lebenstein

How big is it?

The original measures 61 × 166 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Año de creación

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Sombreado: la trayectoria de jan lebenstein (1930–1999) ▲ esta obra, 1963

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Axial Figure 90, 1960 wahooart.com/es/art/jan-lebenstein-axial-figure-90-AQZU2C-en/
Axial Figure 76, 1960 wahooart.com/es/art/jan-lebenstein-axial-figure-76-AS7TGD-en/
Axial Figure 197, 1963 wahooart.com/es/art/jan-lebenstein-axial-figure-197-AS7TG7-en/

Elige una de las obras anteriores: menciona dos cosas que comparta con esta y una diferencia.

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Paleta de colores

Medido a partir de la imagen

Color principal

Espresso #4c4530

Paleta guardada

#4C4530
#6F6346
#5A5139
#3E3724

Paleta de colores: Monochrome La gama cromática dominante en la imagen.
Color principal: Espresso
Intensidad: Monochromatic Qué saturados y variados son los colores, desde un único tono tenue hasta una gran variedad de tonos brillantes.
Contraste: Serene El grado de diferencia entre los colores en cuanto a luminosidad y saturación a lo largo de la obra.
Armonía: Unified Palette El grado de armonía entre los colores, desde el contraste hasta la total unidad.
Brillo: Deep_shadow El grado de luminosidad o oscuridad general de la imagen, desde las sombras profundas hasta las luces intensas.
Saturación: Subtle Color Qué puros y fuertes son los colores, desde un gris casi tenue hasta una viveza total.

Animal II — jan lebenstein

Artista

jan lebenstein

Jan Lebenstein: A Visionary of Axial Forms

Born in Brest Litovsk, Poland, in 1930 and tragically passing away in Krakow in 1999, Jan Lebenstein remains a profoundly enigmatic figure within the landscape of 20th-century art. His work, characterized by its arresting simplicity and deeply felt existentialism, defies easy categorization, oscillating between abstraction and figuration while consistently exploring themes of identity, connection, and the human condition. Lebenstein’s artistic journey was shaped by a complex interplay of influences – from the early austerity of Polish Expressionism to the subtle nuances of Utrillo's interiors and the stark geometries of Wols – culminating in his signature “Axial Figures,” a series that continues to captivate and provoke contemplation.

His formal training at Warsaw’s Academy of Fine Arts under Artur Nacht-Samborski provided a foundational understanding of traditional techniques, yet Lebenstein quickly diverged from established norms. He wasn't interested in replicating reality; instead, he sought to distill it into its most essential elements. This pursuit led him to develop his distinctive visual language – vertical compositions dominated by simplified, almost insect-like human figures, often presented within starkly delineated interiors.

Más información

El artista jan lebenstein wahooart.com/es/artists/jan-lebenstein/
Obras similares Más obras para comparar wahooart.com/es/art/similar/jan-lebenstein-animal-ii-AS7TGF-en/

Disponible en línea

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Cómo citar esta obra

MLA: lebenstein, jan. Animal II. 1963, https://wahooart.com/es/art/jan-lebenstein-animal-ii-AS7TGF-en/
APA: lebenstein, jan (1963). Animal II [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/es/art/jan-lebenstein-animal-ii-AS7TGF-en/
Chicago: jan lebenstein. Animal II. 1963. https://wahooart.com/es/art/jan-lebenstein-animal-ii-AS7TGF-en/
Harvard: lebenstein, jan (1963) Animal II. Available at: https://wahooart.com/es/art/jan-lebenstein-animal-ii-AS7TGF-en/

Animal II — jan lebenstein

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Axial Figure 90 (1960), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
jan lebenstein was about 33 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.