Polish, 1859–1938
Teodor Axentowicz (1859–1938) was a Polish-Armenian painter and professor, born in Brassó, Hungary (now Brașov, Romania). He became rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków and was known for portraits and depictions of Hutsul life in the Carpathians. Axentowicz exhibited widely in Poland and abroad, receiving numerous gold medals and awards in cities such as Berlin, St. Louis, Munich, London, Vienna, Rome, Venice, Paris, Chicago, and Prague. He was a founder of the Sztuka society, a member of Hagenbund, a founding member of the Vienna Secession, and was honored with several academic and state distinctions.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Teodor Axentowicz · Wikidata Q795050
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