Aleksander Orłowski (1777 - 1832)

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Aleksander Orłowski

Aleksander Orłowski (Russian: Александр Осипович Орловский), a renowned Polish painter and sketch artist, was born on March 9, 1777, in Warsaw, within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His journey into the arts began under challenging circumstances; he was the son of a tavern-keeper and his family was not wealthy. His early promise in art was nurtured by noble patron Izabela Czartoryska, who financed his initial education under the guidance of artist Jan Piotr Norblin.

Orłowski's artistic journey intersected with his military service during the Kościuszko Uprising, a major revolt against Imperial Russia and Prussia in 1794. This period of conflict significantly influenced his later works, which often depicted military scenes and the daily life of soldiers. After the partitions of Poland, Orłowski moved to Saint Petersburg in 1802, where he became a seminal figure in the development of lithography in the Russian Empire​.

His oeuvre includes a wide array of subjects, from battle scenes to cultural depictions of everyday life in both Poland and Russia. Notable works such as "Battle Scene" and "Cossack Fighting Off A Tiger" showcase his skill in capturing dynamic movement and drama. His works are preserved in esteemed institutions such as The Russian Museum and The Tretyakov Gallery, highlighting their historical and artistic value​.

Orłowski's impact extended beyond the canvas; he was also mentioned in literary works by notable authors like Adam Mickiewicz and Alexander Pushkin, which underscores his cultural significance in the 19th century.

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Date and place of birt:9 march 1777, Warsaw, Poland
Date and place of death:13 march 1832, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Poland, Russia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Batalist, Cartoonist, Genre painter, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Genre:Caricature, Genre art, Military art, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Romanticism

Creators Poland

Tadeusz Rybkowski (1848 - 1926)
Tadeusz Rybkowski
1848 - 1926
Henryka Beyer (1782 - 1855)
Henryka Beyer
1782 - 1855
Jozef Khoynitsky (1745 - 1812)
Jozef Khoynitsky
1745 - 1812
Henryk Gotlib (1890 - 1966)
Henryk Gotlib
1890 - 1966
Alfred Jan Maksymilian von Wierusz-Kowalski (1849 - 1915)
Alfred Jan Maksymilian von Wierusz-Kowalski
1849 - 1915
Zbigniew Andrzej Dłubak (1921 - 2005)
Zbigniew Andrzej Dłubak
1921 - 2005
Alfred Scherres (1864 - 1924)
Alfred Scherres
1864 - 1924
Marcin Yablonsky (1801 - 1876)
Marcin Yablonsky
1801 - 1876
Vasily Vasilyevich Mate (1856 - 1917)
Vasily Vasilyevich Mate
1856 - 1917
Eduard von Grützner (1846 - 1925)
Eduard von Grützner
1846 - 1925
Marcello Bachcharelli (1731 - 1818)
Marcello Bachcharelli
1731 - 1818
Julian Falat (1853 - 1929)
Julian Falat
1853 - 1929
Willem Hondius (1598 - XVII century)
Willem Hondius
1598 - XVII century
Andrzej Cisowski (1962 - 2020)
Andrzej Cisowski
1962 - 2020
Wojciech Kossak (1856 - 1942)
Wojciech Kossak
1856 - 1942
Ernst Resch (1807 - 1864)
Ernst Resch
1807 - 1864

Creators Romanticism

Pietro Bouvier (1839 - 1937)
Pietro Bouvier
1839 - 1937
Anthonie Waldorp (1803 - 1866)
Anthonie Waldorp
1803 - 1866
Percy Carpenter (1820 - 1895)
Percy Carpenter
1820 - 1895
Heinrich Lossow (1843 - 1897)
Heinrich Lossow
1843 - 1897
Pelagio Palagi (1775 - 1860)
Pelagio Palagi
1775 - 1860
George Appert (1850 - 1934)
George Appert
1850 - 1934
Eleuterio Pagliano (1826 - 1903)
Eleuterio Pagliano
1826 - 1903
Franz Xaver von Hofstetten (1811 - 1883)
Franz Xaver von Hofstetten
1811 - 1883
Sanford Robinson Gifford (1823 - 1880)
Sanford Robinson Gifford
1823 - 1880
Luigi Querena (1820 - 1887)
Luigi Querena
1820 - 1887
Jacques Raymond Brascassat (1804 - 1867)
Jacques Raymond Brascassat
1804 - 1867
Philipp Schmid (1809 - ?)
Philipp Schmid
1809 - ?
Alexandre Jean Couder (1808 - 1879)
Alexandre Jean Couder
1808 - 1879
Philippe Parrot (1831 - 1894)
Philippe Parrot
1831 - 1894
Eduard Boehm (1830 - 1890)
Eduard Boehm
1830 - 1890
Jean Gerard (XIX century - ?)
Jean Gerard
XIX century - ?
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