Mikołaj Wisznicki
Mikołaj Wisznicki (1870–1954) was a Polish painter, military officer and one of the founders of Polish Sightseeing Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Krajoznawcze). Mikołaj Wisznicki was 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.
Mikołaj Wisznicki
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- Name
- Mikołaj Wisznicki
- Born
- 1870
- Died
- 1954
- Occupation
- * Painter
- Known for
- one of the founders of the Polish Sightseeing Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Krajoznawcze)
- Education
- University of Kiev
- Nationality
- Poland
- Honours
- Medal of Independence · Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari · Cross of Valour
- Languages
- Polish · Russian
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Mikołaj Wisznicki (1870–1954) was a Polish painter, military officer and one of the founders of Polish Sightseeing Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Krajoznawcze). Mikołaj Wisznicki was 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.
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Biography
Biography
Later, after study in the workshop of Konrad Krzyżanowski, he also practiced portrait painting.
Mikołaj Wisznicki studied at Imperial University of St. Vladimir. The recorded working language is Polish and Russian. Work by Mikołaj Wisznicki is recorded in the collections of National Museum in Warsaw. Distinctions recorded are Medal of Independence, Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari and Cross of Valour.
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Key facts
• Name — Mikołaj Wisznicki • Born — 1870 • Died — 1954 • Citizenship — Poland • Occupation — * Painter • military officer • Known for — one of the founders of the Polish Sightseeing Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Krajoznawcze) • Education — University of Kiev
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Identity
Mikołaj Wisznicki is recorded with the occupation draftsperson. Recorded as painter, draftsperson and illustrator. Recognition and collections. Wisznicki received Medal of Independence, Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari and Cross of Valour.
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Life and career
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1870
Mikołaj Wisznicki was born on 19 December 1870.
1954
Mikołaj Wisznicki died on 1 January 1954.
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