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Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs was born at [[Šembeļi]] village in [[Silajāņi Parish]], [[Russian Empire]] in 1896. He inherited the interest for [[pottery]] from his father Izidors.<ref name="Preili">[http://www.preilubiblioteka.lv/uploads/files_old/37Paulani.pdf Paulānu dzimta] - Preili Library</ref> In 1915, he joined [[Latvian Riflemen|Latvian riflemen]] as the [[World War I]] was going on. Two years later, Paulāns returned home after being heavily wounded in head and shoulder. |
Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs was born at [[Šembeļi]] village in [[Silajāņi Parish]], [[Russian Empire]] in 1896. He inherited the interest for [[pottery]] from his father Izidors.<ref name="Preili">[http://www.preilubiblioteka.lv/uploads/files_old/37Paulani.pdf Paulānu dzimta] - Preili Library</ref> In 1915, he joined [[Latvian Riflemen|Latvian riflemen]] as the [[World War I]] was going on. Two years later, Paulāns returned home after being heavily wounded in head and shoulder. For his service, he was awarded [[Cross of St. George]].<ref name="LUM">{{cite news |last=Pujāts |first=Jānis |title=Tautas keramikas meistars Andrejs Paulāns |publisher=Literatūra un Māksla |edition=47 |page=3 |date=1956-11-24}}</ref> Paulāns right eye was blinded for the rest of his life.<ref name="Preili">[http://www.preilubiblioteka.lv/uploads/files_old/37Paulani.pdf Paulānu dzimta] - Preili Library</ref> |
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Since 1918, Paulāns worked in the workshop of his father.<ref name="PKU">{{cite news |last=Kučinska |first=Veronika |title=Mūža raksti mālā |publisher=Par Komunisma Uzvaru |edition=138 |page=3 |date=1981-11-21}}</ref> His name rose to fame in 30's, when his works were shown in [[Exhibition|exhibitions]] outside [[Latvia]]. First foreign exhibition with Paulāns works was in 1931 in [[Sèvres]], [[France]].<ref name="Preili">[http://www.preilubiblioteka.lv/uploads/files_old/37Paulani.pdf Paulānu dzimta] - Preili Library</ref> He was awarded with a Gold Medal at the [[Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne|1937 Paris Exhibition]]. |
Since 1918, Paulāns worked in the workshop of his father.<ref name="PKU">{{cite news |last=Kučinska |first=Veronika |title=Mūža raksti mālā |publisher=Par Komunisma Uzvaru |edition=138 |page=3 |date=1981-11-21}}</ref> His name rose to fame in 30's, when his works were shown in [[Exhibition|exhibitions]] outside [[Latvia]]. First foreign exhibition with Paulāns works was in 1931 in [[Sèvres]], [[France]].<ref name="Preili">[http://www.preilubiblioteka.lv/uploads/files_old/37Paulani.pdf Paulānu dzimta] - Preili Library</ref> He was awarded with a Gold Medal at the [[Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne|1937 Paris Exhibition]]. |
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| Born | Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs 30 November 1896 |
| Died | 29 November 1973 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Known for | Ceramics |
| Movement | Latgalian ceramics |
| Awards | Gold Medal at 1937 Paris Exhibition |
Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs (Latgalian: Andrivs Povulāns-Kraskevičs, 30 November 1896 – 29 November 1973) was a Latvian and Latgalian ceramicist. He is regarded as one of the greatest Latgalian ceramicists. In 1937, Paulāns was awarded with a Gold Medal at the Paris Exhibition.[1]
Biography
Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs was born at Šembeļi village in Silajāņi Parish, Russian Empire in 1896. He inherited the interest for pottery from his father Izidors.[2] In 1915, he joined Latvian riflemen as the World War I was going on. Two years later, Paulāns returned home after being heavily wounded in head and shoulder. For his service, he was awarded Cross of St. George.[3] Paulāns right eye was blinded for the rest of his life.[2]
Since 1918, Paulāns worked in the workshop of his father.[4] His name rose to fame in 30's, when his works were shown in exhibitions outside Latvia. First foreign exhibition with Paulāns works was in 1931 in Sèvres, France.[2] He was awarded with a Gold Medal at the 1937 Paris Exhibition.
Paulāns died on 29 November 1973. He is burried in the Feimaņi cementery.[5]
Legacy
Paulāns remains one of the most influential ceramicists in the Latgalian ceramics history. In Rainis Museum in Jasmuiža are located the relocated workshop and kiln of Andrejs Paulāns.[6] In 1986, Latgale Ceramics Studio in Rēzekne was renamed to Andrejs Paulāns Folk Applied Art Studio.[7] One of the streets in the Latgalian town of Preiļi is named in honor of Paulāns.[8]
Honors
- 1937: Gold Medal at the 1937 Paris Exhibition
- 1958: People's Artist of the Latvian SSR
References
- ^ Pujāts, Jānis (1959-01-15). "Latgales keramikas plaukumam" (2 ed.). Druva. p. 24-25.
- ^ a b c Paulānu dzimta - Preili Library
- ^ Pujāts, Jānis (1956-11-24). "Tautas keramikas meistars Andrejs Paulāns" (47 ed.). Literatūra un Māksla. p. 3.
- ^ Kučinska, Veronika (1981-11-21). "Mūža raksti mālā" (138 ed.). Par Komunisma Uzvaru. p. 3.
- ^ "Andrejam Paulānam - 115". Latgalīšu Kulturys Gazeta. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
- ^ "The Rainis Museum "Jasmuiža"". memorialiemuzeji.lv. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ^ "Andrejs Paulāns folk applied art studio". rezekne.lv. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ^ Romanovskis, V. (1986-12-06). "Svētki mūsu ielā" (145 ed.). Ļeņina karogs. p. 3.
External links
- Works by Paulāns @ Latgale Culture History Museum
