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Artur Markowicz

1872-03-03 – 1934-10-23

Portrait of Artur Markowicz
Artur Markowicz (1872 – 1934), Polish-Jewish painter in Krakow, student of Jan Matejko, selfportraitCredit: Artur Markowicz

Life & Legacy

Artur Markowicz (1872 – 1934) was a Jewish realist painter and graphic artist born in Podgórze district of Kraków (Cracow), Poland. He is best known for his numerous pastels of street scenes in the historic Jewish town of Kazimierz – now one of the largest central districts of Kraków. His works can be found at the National Museum in Gdańsk, Kraków, Warsaw, and in other state museums in Poland and Israel.

Occupation & Career

painter, artist

Education

Academy of Fine Arts, Munich; Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Academy of Fine Arts, Munich · Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4801639 — wikidata View source

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