Jacek Malczewski
Jacek Malczewski (Polish: [ˈjat͡sɛk malˈt͡ʂɛfskʲi] ⓘ; 15 July 1854 – 8 October 1929) was a Polish symbolist painter who was one of the central figures of the patriotic Young Poland movement. His creative output combined the predominant style of his times with historical motifs of Polish martyrdom, the romantic ideals of independence, Christian and Greek mythology, folk tales, as well as his love of the natural world. He was the father of painter Rafał Malczewski.
Jacek Malczewski | |
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Self-portrait with palette, 1892 | |
| Born | 15 July 1854 Radom, Congress Poland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 8 October 1929 (aged 75) Kraków, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Symbolism |
| Spouse | Maria née Garlewska |
| Children | 2, including Rafał |
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