Franz Streitt

Franz Streitt studied at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow and Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. The recorded working language is Polish. Places of work recorded in the authority are Munich. Work by Franz Streitt is recorded in the collections of Museum of Fine Arts Boston, National Museum in Kraków and National Museum in Warsaw.

• Name — Franz Streitt • Born — 24 November 1839 • Birthplace — Brody • Died — 29 December 1890 • Place of death — Munich

His father was a tax collector.

He graduated from the Realschule in Lviv, followed by studies at the Technical University. From 1856 to 1866, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków with Władysław Łuszczkiewicz and Jan Matejko. He completed his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, with Eduard von Engerth, graduating in 1871. • Illustration — Traveling Musicians

He initially settled in Cracow and painted historical scenes, inspired by his mentor, Matejko. He was only there briefly, however, before moving to Munich, where he and Antoni Kozakiewicz opened a joint studio. Together, they formed a group of expatriate Polish artists that included Józef Brandt and Alfred Kowalski. He also became a member of the Kunstverein München. Later, he took several study trips to Galicia and Hungary. Over time, he switched from historical painting to genre scenes, from the lives of farmers and Romani people. His works may be seen in collections in Germany, Austria, England and the United States. Some of his works appeared as illustrations in Die Gartenlaube of Leipzig. In 1881, he married the painter, Maria Theresia Friedl (1855-1908).