Waleria Tarnowska (1782-1849)

Born: 1782

Death: 1849

Biography:

Waleria Tarnowska was a POLISH PATRON OF THE ARTS and painter in her own right, known for MINIATURES, numerous PORTRAITS, RELIGIOUS PAINTINGS and drawings. She was born in Poland in 1782 and died in 1849. Waleria Tarnowska was a member of the Tarnowski family, a Polish noble and aristocratic family.

Personal Life and Education

Waleria Tarnowska was educated at home by governesses, and her teachers also included the archaeologist and historian Wawrzyniec Surowiecki, and the professor of chemistry and medicine Jędrzej Śniadecki. She studied painting for three years in Horochów with Constantino Villani and the miniaturist de Hoflize, then with Wincenty de Lesseur 1800-1804 in Dzików and 1810 in Warsaw.

Career

Waleria Tarnowska was a MINIATURIST, painting portraits and religious subjects. She often signed her works "V. T.", and depicted miniatures on ivory, usually with watercolour, sometimes with gouache and watercolour or only gouache. Her paintings are often miniature copies of paintings by other painters, and portraits of family members. Some of her notable works include:

• Madonna w białym welonie (Madonna in white veil)
• Madonna w błękitnej chuście (Madonna in blue scarf)
• Aleksandra z Tarnowskich Stroynowska (Waleria’s mother)
• Jan Bohdan Tarnowski (Waleria's son in children's age)

Museums and Collections

Waleria Tarnowska's works can be found in various museums and collections, including the Polish Museum in Rapperswil in Switzerland. The museum is home to a stunning watercolor painting, Madonna wearing white veil, created by Waleria Tarnowska. For more information about Waleria Tarnowska and her works, visit the Waleria Tarnowska (1782-1849) page on Wikioo.org.

Legacy

Waleria Tarnowska's legacy as a patron of the arts and painter is still celebrated today. Her works can be found in various museums and collections, and her influence can be seen in the many artists she inspired. For more information about Waleria Tarnowska, visit her page on Wikipedia. You can also explore her works and other artists on Wikioo.org.