Description

A comprehensive, lavishly illustrated study of the art studio at Warsaw’s Hotel Europejski, run by three prominent painters – Jozef Chelmonski, Adam Chmielowski (Brother Albert) and Stanislaw Witkiewicz.

The publication, authored by Maria Golab and published by the National Museum in Poznan, is a valuable source of knowledge about the artistic life of Warsaw in the second half of the 19th century and the work and collaboration of these key figures of Polish realism and modernism. The book combines scientific value with editorial merit, revealing a fascinating moment in the history of Polish art, in which new ideas, style and the spirit of national artistic identity were born.

The handmade leather binding of the Polish Antiquarian bookbinders emphasizes the stature and aesthetics of this unique publication. Perfectly detailed, large format and high quality printing make it a unique collector’s item with museum-like character. Our items are not just books for collectors – they are beautiful cultural objects, combining passion, history and craftsmanship excellence.

The publication will also be perfect as a unique gift for lovers of painting, art history and Polish artistic heritage.