Józef Charyton
Józef Charyton (November 8, 1909 in Krupice, Congress Poland, Russian Empire – January 8, 1975 in Białystok, Poland) was a Polish artist. In 1938 he was the only artist to prepare the crypt for the reburial of the last king of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski after his remains were transferred from Leningrad, Soviet Union. After that he became fascinated with the history of the life and death and posthumous turmoils of king Stanisław August.
Józef Charyton
- Born
- 1909 · Krupice.
- Died
- 1975 · Białystok.
- Nationality
- Poland
- Occupation
- painter · activist · draftsperson
- Education
- Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow
- Languages
- Polish
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Józef Charyton (November 8, 1909 in Krupice, Congress Poland, Russian Empire – January 8, 1975 in Białystok, Poland) was a Polish artist. In 1938 he was the only artist to prepare the crypt for the reburial of the last king of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski after his remains were transferred from Leningrad, Soviet Union. After that he became fascinated with the history of the life and death and posthumous turmoils of king Stanisław August.
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Born at Krupice in 1909, died in Białystok in 1975.
Józef Charyton studied at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. The recorded working language is Polish.
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1909
Józef Charyton born at Krupice.
1975
Józef Charyton died at Białystok.
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