Mikołaj Wisznicki
Appearance
Mikołaj Wisznicki | |
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Born | 1870 |
Died | 1954 (aged 83–84) |
Citizenship | Polish |
Alma mater | University of Kiev |
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Known for | one of the founders, Polish Sightseeing Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Krajoznawcze) |
Mikołaj Wisznicki (1870–1954) was a Polish painter, military officer and one of the founders of Polish Sightseeing Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Krajoznawcze).
Trained in the natural sciences at the University of Kiev, he was primarily known as an illustrator of children's literature. In addition, he painted oil and watercolor landscapes and equine scenes. Later, after study in the workshop of K. Krzyzanowski, he also practiced portrait painting.
External links
- (in Polish) Mikołaj Wisznicki
- (in Polish) Life of Mikołaj Wisznicki