Jacek Malczewski
Jacek Malczewski | |
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Self-portrait with palette, 1892 | |
| Born | 15 July 1854 |
| Died | 8 October 1929 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Symbolism |
| Spouse | Maria née Garlewska |
| Children | 2, including Rafał |
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 works combined the predominant style of his time with historical motifs of Polish martyrdom, the romantic aspiration for national independence, Christian and Greek mythology, folk tales, and his love of the natural world.
He was the father of painter Rafał Malczewski.