Aleksandra Janiszewska-Cardone
His realist depictions of rural life and nature were initially disparaged by contemporary critics.

Aleksandra Janiszewska-Cardone
His realist depictions of rural life and nature were initially disparaged by contemporary critics.
The Odotheka project will produce an archive of the scents of ten historical objects, including Leonardo’s Lady with an Ermine.
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Aleksandra Janiszewska-Cardone
One of Poland’s most recognised artists is the subject of a new exhibition in London.
“Today these items are in German homes, mansions, museums,” says Poland’s deputy foreign minister.
The sale of the piece remains on hold after doubts were raised over the legal status of its ownership.
The 1928 work was stolen from the National Museum in Warsaw, according to Poland’s culture ministry.
Some have wondered if the item was looted from Poland during the Nazi German and Soviet occupations of World War Two.
Piotr Kosiewski
An inexperienced political appointee as director threatened to undermine the Museum of Art’s global prestige.
Hundreds of thousands of works of art and other cultural items remain missing after disappearing during the war.
“The similarity between historical and contemporary works is striking,” said the exhibition’s curator.
Aleksandra Janiszewska-Cardone
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz was a leading experimental painter and writer of the early 20th century.
The artwork, which belonged to Poland’s last king, will be on display until 7 August.
Tamara Łempicka was known for her Art Deco portraits, one of which in 2020 became the most expensive work by a Polish artist ever sold.
Poland’s culture minister thanked Sweden for its “exemplary cooperation” in returning the stolen artwork.