Stanisław Wyspiański (1869-1907)
Studied philosophy at the Jagiellonian University and art at the School of Fine Arts in Kraków under Jan Matejko.
Studied at the private atelier Académie Colarossi.
One of the most prolific and beloved artists from Poland, Wyspiański’s visual art is rivaled by his work in drama, in particular, Wesele (The Wedding). A painter, draughtsman, playwright, theatre director and set designer, Wyspiański died at an early age and much of his work from 1900-1907, including many of his soft pastel portraits and landscapes (he was allegedly allergic to oil paints), and his masterpiece, Boga Ojca (God the Father) at the Basilica of St Francis in Kraków, considered by some to be the best example of stained glass in modern times, were all crated and/or actualized during this period. Though his work and life enjoys a lot of visibility on the web, not to include him here would be a serious error. For further reading please check the links provided:
http://www.cracow-life.com/poland/stanislaw-wyspianski
http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/wyspianski/timeline.html
http://www.wyspianski.mnw.art.pl/en.html
http://www.krakow-info.com/witraz.htm
http://www.krakowtravelguide.com/basilica-of-st-francis-of-assisi
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