Władysław Bakałowicz

Władysław Bakałowicz studied at School of Fine Arts in Warsaw. The recorded working language is Polish. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait and history. Work by Władysław Bakałowicz is recorded in the collections of National Museum in Warsaw and National Museum in Kraków.

Bakałowicz was born in Chrzanów in the Austrian Empire. From 1846 to 1852, he was enrolled at the School of Fine Arts in Warsaw, and continued auditing classes there until 1854. Initially, he painted portraits, mostly of the Polish nobility, then took interest in genre and historical scenes. He also created some church icons. In 1863, after the start of the January Uprising, Bakałowicz became part of the Great Emigration and moved to Paris, taking French citizenship. His most popular works there were miniatures, largely consisting of costume scenes from the 16th and 17th centuries; especially scenes from the court of King Henry II. Later, he painted scenes from literary works; notably The Three Musketeers by Dumas. He exhibited at the Salon from 1865 to 1883 and had showings throughout northern Europe. Most of his works are in the Kraków and Warsaw National Museums. His wife was the popular stage actress, Wiktoryna Bakałowiczowa. Their son, Stefan, also became a well-known painter. Bakałowicz died in 1904 in Paris.

The authorities additionally record the headings Wladyslaw Bakalowicz, Ladislaus Bakalowicz, Bakalomitz, Bakalowiez and Ladislas Bakalowitz. His recorded language was Polish. He married Wiktoryna Bakalowiczowa. One child is recorded: Stefan Bakałowicz.