Art prints of paintings
Tadeusz Makowski

This collection brings together reproductions of paintings by Tadeusz Makowski (1882–1932), a Polish painter, draughtsman and printmaker who settled in France from 1908–1909 onwards. Children, musicians, rural scenes, landscapes, portraits and still lifes trace the development of an oeuvre that passed through Cubism before arriving at a personal, geometric and often theatrical language.

From Kraków to Paris

Makowski studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków under Józef Unierzyski, Jan Stanisławski and Józef Mehoffer. In Paris, from 1910 onwards, he frequented the Cubist milieu of Montparnasse. The National Museum in Warsaw describes the period 1911–1915 as one of the most coherent Cubist experiments in Polish art.

Geometry then appeared in landscapes, objects and the human figure. It does not, however, sum up his entire career: during the First World War, his stay in Brittany led him towards the observation of nature, folklore and rural life. Breton Landscape with a Seated Man and Farm at Keranquernat bear witness to this attention to the landscape.

Children, a central subject after 1918

From 1918 onwards, childhood became a major motif. Makowski did not paint merely sentimental scenes: the National Museum in Warsaw emphasises the models’ psychology, their social relationships and the way they imitated the adult world. Two Children on a Balcony, Little Pupils and Children on a Road reveal the variety of these situations.

In the late works, the silhouettes become more synthetic: round or angular heads, bodies constructed from volumes, suspended gestures and mask-like faces. This stylisation may seem naïve at first glance, but it results from a gradual formal investigation and often carries a melancholic or grotesque dimension.

Musicians, professions and geometric figures

Towards the end of the 1920s, Makowski developed musical compositions and scenes in which the figures resemble puppets. Light cuts across the forms and creates a theatrical atmosphere. His paintings of musicians, railway workers, fishermen and artisans also observe social roles and the adult world.

Seated Fisherman with a Pipe focuses on an isolated figure, while Train introduces a more mechanical imaginary. To create a cohesive group, these subjects can be brought together through their dark palette, contours or volumetric construction.

Landscapes of France and rural scenes

Makowski regularly spent the summer in the French countryside. Villages, farms, bridges, mills and fieldwork occupy an important part of the catalogue. Landscape with Windmill and Bridge combines architecture and nature, while Village of Merey places greater emphasis on the structure of the built environment.

These landscapes reveal the painter’s development: some remain close to observation from nature, while others simplify houses, trees and paths into an almost geometric arrangement.

Flowers, objects and portraits

The catalogue also includes bouquets, fruit, studio objects and portraits. Iris in a White Vase and Still Life with pipes offer two very different approaches to still life. Self-Portrait Study opens onto the image the artist constructs of himself.

Choosing a Tadeusz Makowski reproduction

A child’s portrait or an isolated figure suits a vertical format. Landscapes, groups and rural scenes are better suited to a horizontal presentation. A cohesive series can be built around a shared subject — childhood, village life, music or flowers — or a common palette.

For the poster option, printing is offered on 140 g paper with HD rendering at 150 DPI, preserving crisp details and legible colours both close up and from a distance. Dimensions, canvas and framing options vary according to the artwork, format and destination. The product page displays only the variants actually available.

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Frequently asked questions

Was Tadeusz Makowski a Cubist?

Cubism strongly influenced his work between 1911 and 1915, but his art subsequently evolved towards rural landscapes, children’s scenes and a personal style based on simplified, geometric figures.

What subjects can be found in this collection?

The selection includes children, musicians, occupations, portraits, French landscapes, rural scenes, flowers and still lifes.

How can I find out which formats are available?

Open the artwork page, then select the medium and dimensions. The available options depend on the product and destination.