Maria Bal | |
|---|---|
 Bacchante, portrait of Maria Balowa by Jacek Malczewski, 1907 | |
| Born | Maria Brunicka 26 July 1879 |
| Died | 1 January 1955 (aged 75) |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Symbolism |
| Spouse | Stanisław Bal |
Jadwiga Maria Kinga Bal (Balowa) of Zaleszczyki, née Brunicka (26 July 1879 – 1 January 1955) was a Polish baroness and a lifelong muse of Jacek Malczewski, considered Poland's national painter. She served as the live model for a series of his symbolic portrayals of women, as well as nude studies and mythological beings. Most were completed before the interwar period when Poland had not yet achieved independence.[1][2]
- ^ Elzbieta Charazinska, director; Musée d'Orsay (2006). "Jacek Malczewski (1854-1929)". Exhibitions. Musée d'Orsay. pp. 2 of 3. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
In the background of his models he gave shape to symbols with esoteric meanings supposed to provide keys for a psychic interpretation. Similarly, he depicted mythological and fantastical beings, which seem to be almost tamed, in landscapes that hint at links both to his childhood and maturity.
- ^ Rachel Le Goff (15 February – 14 May 2000). "Is Malczewski the most conceited artist ever?". The Arts with Rachel Le Goff. Electronic Publishing Co. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2012.