Gallery Edition – Design of the Independent, United and Free badge issued by the Supreme National Committee by Antoni Stanisaw Procajowicz – 44×47 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the midst of World War I, Antoni Stanisaw Procajowicz’s “Design of the Independent, United and Free badge” (1916-1917) emerged as a potent symbol of national identity and resistance. This diminutive yet charged work exemplifies the artist’s mastery of fine brushwork, which imbues the composition with a sense of restraint and discipline. The monochromatic palette of black, white, and gray assumes a Modern and Contemporary design aesthetic, underscoring the badge’s function as a unifying emblem. Procajowicz’s deliberate arrangement of architectural forms columns, arches, and ornate details creates a spatial rhythm that echoes the monumentality of institutional architecture.When scaled up to 44×47 inches, the badge’s chromatic structure assumes an atmospheric weight that profoundly influences its surroundings. The fine brushwork now registers as a tactile presence, drawing attention to the material pairing pos