Set of covers POLSKA, multicolor paper, by J. Wilkoń, Poland, 1970s.
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This set of two framed magazine covers from 'POLSKA' (1973) exemplifies Polish graphic art in the vein of 1970s modernism. Illustrated by Józef Wilkoń—one of the era’s most renowned illustrators—the set presents a pair of stylistically contrasting equestrian portraits. One cover features a close-up of a horse’s head in deep, cool browns and rich black, marked by a prominent white blaze and subtle use of light and shade. The other is interpreted with dynamic, ink-like brushwork: black and gray lines on a muted sepia ground, imbuing the subject with energy and movement. Both works are housed in slender, matte black frames (30 × 40 cm) with wide, creamy off-white passe-partouts, imparting a balanced, museum-quality presentation. The surface of the paper remains fully matte and original, with a gentle yellowing over time that attests to its age. The set is preserved in very good condition—free from damage, stains, or warping—with all publisher labels intact and authentic.These covers take part in a quiet dialogue between generations—evoking an era when illustration became the visual language and symbolic identity of Polish culture. Each composition speaks with the voice of the 1970s: one is focused, naturalistic, and precise; the other, animated and spontaneous in line. The paper’s evolving golden patina tells of time’s passage without eroding the authenticity of the era. Together, they convey both Wilkoń’s reflective observation and the broader freshness of the Polish illustration school of that period.This set would display well in a living room, private library, or study—especially
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