Jan Styka
Jan Styka | |
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Jan Styka, 1905 | |
| Born | 8 April 1858 |
| Died | 11 April 1925 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | The Racławice Panorama, 1894 Transylvania Panorama, 1897 |
Jan Styka (April 8, 1858 – April 11, 1925) was a Polish painter noted for producing large historical, battle-piece, and Christian religious panoramas. He was also illustrator and poet. Known also as a great patriotic speaker - his speeches were printed in 1915 under the French title L'ame de la Pologne (The Soul of Poland).