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Juliusz Kossak

Polish artist (1824-1899) · Artists · Died at 74

Juliusz Fortunat Kossak was a Polish historical painter and master illustrator who specialized in battle scenes, military portraits and horses. He was the progenitor of an artistic family that spanned four generations, father of painter Wojciech Kossak and grandfather of painter Jerzy Kossak.

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Juliusz Kossak, The Relief of Smolensk by Polish forces during the Polish-Muscovite War (1605-18). The painting reflects a historic period when Poles could face Russians on equal terms, unlike their subservient position in the painter's lifetime. Watercolor.

Juliusz Kossak, The Relief of Smolensk by Polish forces during the Polish-Muscovite War (1605-18). The painting reflects a historic period when Poles could face Russians on equal terms, unlike their subservient position in the painter's lifetime. Watercolor.

Juliusz Kossak, by Wyczółkowski

Juliusz Kossak, by Wyczółkowski

Awards

Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph1880

About this person

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Artists

Type

Artist

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1824 to 1899 · aged 74

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