Salcia Bahnc (1896-1978) Polish/American, Oil on Canvas Expressionist Figural Portraiture. Depicting a young subject sitting thoughtfully in a pale chair with their chin resting on their hand. The painting is characterized by its loose, visible brushwork and a color palette featuring a deep green garment accented by a bright blue necktie. Signed upper left, dated 1944.

Overall Size: 17 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.
Sight Size: 15 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.

Salcia Bahnc (1896-1978) was a Polish-born American painter active in the mid-20th century, known primarily for figurative and genre scenes rendered in a restrained, realist style. Her work often focuses on intimate interior moments, portraits, and everyday life, marked by careful composition, subdued color palettes, and a quiet emotional tone. Bahnc’s paintings reflect traditional academic training while showing sensitivity to mood and character rather than overt modernist experimentation. Although biographical details remain scarce and she is not widely documented in major art histories, her work continues to appear in private collections and on the secondary art market, where it is appreciated for its craftsmanship, sincerity, and contemplative atmosphere.

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