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Henryk Gotlib

1890–1966

Rembrandt in Heaven c.1948–58
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Henryk Gotlib (10 January 1890 – 30 December 1966) was a Polish painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and writer, who settled in England during World War II and made a significant contribution to modern British art. He was profoundly influenced by Rembrandt, and the European Expressionist painters. Gotlib was a leading member of the Polish avant-garde 'Formist' movement in the interwar Poland.

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  • Rembrandt in Heaven

    Henryk Gotlib
    c.1948–58
    On display at Tate Britain part of Tate Archive is 50
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