Eugène Zak

Polish, 1884 - 1926

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The painting depicts the upper body of a person shown from the waist up. The person is positioned slightly hunched forward, with a gentle bend at the waist, their face tilted downwards and their eyes directed down. Their facial features are painted in a stylized manner with a yellowish tone, and they appear to have delicate, elongated features, with closed eyes and a serene expression. The individual has long hair that appears to be tucked under a covering. They are dressed in a modest, loose-fitting green garment covered by a gray cloak with a hood that drapes over their head and shoulders. In their hands, they are holding a red book. The background is composed of rich dark shades of purple and maroon, with an abstract texture that contrasts with the figure's lighter clothing, enhancing the central focus on the figure.
Eugène Zak, The Nun, oil on canvas, Chester Dale Collection, 1964.19.10

The Nun

Eugène Zak · · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1964.19.10

The image depicts a person wearing a dark hooded cloak, holding a small red book, and a string of beads. They are standing in an indoor space with colored walls and a decorative archway painted with stars.
Eugène Zak, Young Girl Praying, watercolor over graphite and black chalk on paperboard, Chester Dale Collection, 1964.19.11

Young Girl Praying

Eugène Zak · · watercolor over graphite and black chalk on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1964.19.11