“Don Kichot” of Art. Artistic outline of Icchok (Wincenty) Brauner

The aim of the article is to introduce Icchok (Wincenty) Brauner, the artist who was one of the most significant people from a circle of artists in Łódź between 1918 and 1936. He was the initiator of cultural events, contributed to the promotion of Łódź’s art and participated in the activities of artistic groups like Jung Idysz and Grupa Łodzian. Brauner, despite undoubted musical talent, chose the career of painter and sculptor and gained popularity from his theatrical scenery and puppet designs. His output, however various and multi-layered, remains in the shadow of Władysław Strzemiński’s (1893–1952), Katarzyna Kobro’s (1898–1951), Jankiel Adler’s (1895–1949) or Marek Szwarc’s (1892–1958) achievements.