Dimensions: 25.5 x 25 cm
editorial stamp on the back of the mat
text: Hana Doskočilová
Translation: Cecylia Dmochowska
Literature
1st ed., Nasza Księgarnia, 1977
Biography
Illustrator, painter, and graphic artist; one of the most recognizable figures in Polish children’s illustration of the second half of the 20th century. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, he earned his degree in the graphic arts studio of Prof. Tadeusz Kulisiewicz. For many years, he was associated with the publishing house “Nasza Księgarnia,” where he served as art editor, while also collaborating with numerous publishers and children’s magazines, including “Świerszczyk,” “Płomyk,” and “Miś.”
He is the author of illustrations for over seventy children’s books, including the iconic characters Krasnal Hałabała and Wróbelek Elemelek. He also created album covers, postcards, calendars, and educational materials. Zdzisław Witwicki’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and remains an important part of the history of Polish book illustration. The artist was also involved in educational activities and the promotion of art for children. Kindergarten No. 31 in Warsaw is named after him; he created the “Little Mermaid” logo for the kindergarten, which serves as the institution’s symbol and is the heroine of numerous works created specifically for the youngest audience.
