Eugeniusz Eibisch

Eugeniusz Eibisch

1896–1987 · Polish

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1896–1987, Polish

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  1. 1896Born in Lublin, Poland. He would go on to become one of the most prominent Polish painters of the 20th century.
  2. 1918Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in his early twenties under Jacek Malczewski and Wojciech Weiss, two of Poland's leading painters.
  3. 1922Received a scholarship from the French government at age 26 and moved to Paris, where he entered the circle of Ecole de Paris painters including Braque, Kisling, Soutine and Utrillo.
  4. 1930Exhibited extensively in Paris, Brussels, Switzerland and London throughout his thirties, establishing an international reputation while based in France.
  5. 1939Returned to Poland at age 43 on the eve of the Second World War and took over the drawing department at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow.
  6. 1945Became rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow at age 49. He continued painting and teaching in Poland for the remainder of his long career, dying in Warsaw in 1987 at age 91.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Eugeniusz Eibisch known for?
    Eugeniusz Eibisch is known for painting portraits, still lifes, and also landscapes.
  • Who was Eugeniusz Eibisch?
    Eugeniusz Eibisch was a Polish artist who studied at the School of Fine Arts in Krakow and later moved to Paris. He eventually returned to Krakow to become a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts. He was born in Lublin in 1896 and died in 1987.
  • When was Eugeniusz Eibisch born?
    Eugeniusz Eibisch was born in 1896 in Poland. Eugeniusz Eibisch died in 1987, aged 91.
  • How did Eugeniusz Eibisch die?
    Eugeniusz Eibisch died in 1987 at the age of 91.
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