Oil on panel, signed lower right: "Mokwa"
Dimensions with frame: 39x59 cm, artwork: 16.5x34.5 cm
Marian Mokwa (Malary 1889–1987 Sopot)—a Polish marine painter and traveler whose work gained recognition both in Poland and abroad. Born in 1889 in Malary, he sought inspiration throughout his life in various corners of the world, visiting, among other places, Sweden, France, Italy, Egypt, and India. His extraordinary talent was recognized even before World War II, and after the war, Mokwa collaborated with major maritime institutions, such as the Polish Navy and the Polish Army Museum. As a result, his works became an important part of Poland’s maritime heritage. One cannot help but be impressed by his vast collection, comprising over 9,000 oil paintings and watercolors, as well as thousands of drawings.
