Józef Czapski

Józef Czapski (1896–1993) was a Polish painter, writer and literary critic.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Józef Maria Franciszek Hutten-Czapski.

Born at Prague in 1896, died at Maisons-Laffitte in 1993.

In detail

Józef Czapski studied at Saint Petersburg State University, School of Fine Arts in Warsaw and Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. the recorded working language is French and Polish.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Kraków and Warsaw. Residence is recorded at Saint Petersburg.

Work by Józef Czapski is recorded in the collections of National Museum in Warsaw and National Museum in Kraków.

Distinctions recorded are Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross, Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari, Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Józef Czapski”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q932390: Józef Czapski

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