Aleksander Gierymski, Jewess with oranges, 500 CFA francs

 319,00

  • One of the most famous works of polish realism
  • Realistic rendering of detail and light
  • Faithful reproduction using photographic-quality printing

 

An artist lives as he must,
not as he wishes.
Stanisław Przybyszewski about Aleksander Gierymski

Issuer: Republic of Cameroon
Metal: Ag 999
Dimension: 30,00 x 47,00 mm
Manufacturer: Mennica Polska
Decoration: digital printing, laser frosting, microprinting
Weight: 17,50 g
Face value: 500 CFA francs
Quality: proof
Year of issue: 2025
Mintage: 500 pcs

Description

In Jewess with Oranges, Aleksander Gierymski depicted the world without
embellishment — everyday life marked by quiet dignity and melancholy.
The woman carrying oranges becomes a symbol of endurance and light amid the gray
streets of nineteenth-century Warsaw. The coin faithfully reproduces every nuance
of the original — subtle transitions of color, the cool background, and the warm glow
of the fruit — preserving both the painter’s truth and the emotional depth of one
of the most important works of polish realism.

related products

Explore the range of products produced by Mennica Polska and by global suppliers

customers also chose