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Jacek Malczewski · 1890
Jacek Malczewski: 1854–1929
Other names (2)
Hyacinth Malczewski, Jacek Hyacinth Malczewski
Biography
Jacek Malczewski (Polish: [ˈjat͡sɛk malˈt͡ʂɛfskʲi] ; 15 July 1854 – 8 October 1929) was a Polish symbolist painter who was one of the central figures of the patriotic Young Poland movement.
His works combined the predominant style of his time with historical motifs of Polish martyrdom, the romantic aspiration for national independence, Christian and Greek mythology, folk tales, and his love of the natural world.
He was the father of painter Rafał Malczewski.
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- Jan Matejkoeditorial inference
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- Jan Matejkoeditorial inference
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- Artur Grottgereditorial inference
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- Feliks Szynalewskieditorial inference
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Artworks by year
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Museums & collections
Documented holdings of works attributed to Jacek Malczewski. Check the museum’s record for current display information.
- National Museum in Wrocław10 recorded works
- National Museum in Kraków9 recorded works
- National Museum in Warsaw9 recorded works
Sources 8
- Wikidata (CC0)
- Country research — museum-connected artworks and verified painter affiliations
- Painter cultural affiliation distinguished from recorded birthplace
- Getty ULAN — primary artist cultural affiliations
- Pantheon 2025 — Datawheel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Polish museum and gallery creator authorities
- Pantheon 2025 — Datawheel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Pantheon 2025 — Datawheel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
