Olga Boznańska
Olga Boznańska
Place: Kraków
Born: 1865
Death: 1940
Biography:
Olga Boznańska was a Polish painter of the turn of the 20th century. She was born in Kraków, Poland, and was the daughter of Adam Nowina Boznański, a railway engineer, and Eugénie née Mondan, originally from Valence, France. Olga Boznańska studied art in Munich and Paris, and became well connected within the Polish artistic community of Munich.
Artistic Career
Boznańska is known for her portraits, still lifes, and occasionally landscapes. Her most famous portrait, Girl with Chrysanthemums, was painted in 1894. She received the French Legion of Honour in 1912, the Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature in 1936, the Grand Prix at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques la Vie Moderne in 1937, and the Order of Polonia Restituta in 1938.
Notable Works
Some of her notable works include:
- Portrait of Gabriela Reval, French writer, which can be found at the National Museum in Kraków (Kraków, Poland)
- Sef-portrait, also located at the National Museum in Kraków (Kraków, Poland)
- Cathedral of Pisa, which is part of the collection at the National Museum in Kraków (Kraków, Poland)
have been challenged by a lack of access to artistic education, professional networks, and exhibition opportunities. However, Olga Boznańska was able to overcome these obstacles and achieve recognition for her work. For more information on women artists, visit the Olga Boznańska. Olga Boznańska died in Paris at the age of 75. Her legacy can be seen in her beautiful paintings, which continue to inspire and influence artists today. To learn more about Olga Boznańska and her work, visit the Girl with Chrysanthemums.
