Julius Kossak (1824 - 1899)
1824-10-29Nowy Wiśnicz, Poland1899-02-03Kraków, PolandAustria, Poland
Julius Kossak
Juliusz Fortunat Kossak was an Austrian Polish historical painter and master illustrator who specialized in battle scenes, military portraits and horses. He was the progenitor of an artistic family that spanned four generations, father of painter Wojciech Kossak and grandfather of painter Jerzy Kossak.
Date and place of birt: | 29 october 1824, Nowy Wiśnicz, Poland |
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Date and place of death: | 3 february 1899, Kraków, Poland |
Nationality: | Austria, Poland |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Illustrator, Painter |
Genre: | History painting, Military art |
Art style: | Academism, Realism |