Józef Simmler
Józef Simmler (March 14, 1823, in Warsaw – March 1, 1868, in Warsaw) was a Polish painter known for his classical style and his Polish subjects.
Biography
Simmler came from a wealthy German Protestant family. It was this affluent upbringing that allowed him to pursue his interest in cities like Dresden, Munich and Paris.[1]
Perhaps his most famous work is "Death of
Józef Simmler's major contribution to Polish art is the humaneness that his paintings evoked. He was a specially gifted portraitist. Using styles of costume paintings prevalent in France, he produced works that allowed the public a view of the past. His paintings, however, were more than just reproductions of history. The masterful works also gave a deep sense of compassion, dread, and tenderness.[2]
His daughter's brother-in-law was
Selected paintings
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His sister, Katarzyna Jahn
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Nobleman with a Parrot
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The Kronenberg sisters
References
- ^ a b "Joseph Simmler". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Jozef Simmler". Retrieved 23 October 2013.
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