About
Stanisław Wyspiański (1869–1907) was a leading figure of the Young Poland modernist movement. A painter, playwright, poet, and theatre reformer, he is often called the 'Fourth Polish Bard'. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków under Jan Matejko, he also studied in Paris. His most celebrated play, Wesele (The Wedding, 1901), is a classic of Polish literature. He also designed stained glass and polychrome decorations for the Franciscan Church in Kraków, including the famous 'God the Father – Let There Be!' window. His pastels, portraits, and landscapes are highly regarded. The National Museum in Kraków holds the largest collection of his works.
* 1869-01-15 — † 1907-11-28
Major works
- Wesele (1901)play
- Noc listopadowa (1904)play
- Wyzwolenie (1903)play
- God the Father – Let There Be!stained glass
Key milestones
- 1890Stay in Paris where he discovered his allergy to zinc white, leading him to work mainly in pastel.
- 1901Premiere of his most famous play, Wesele (The Wedding), in Kraków.
- 1907Died in Kraków at the age of 38.
Themes
Polish national mythologyModernism and symbolismArt and architecturePortraits and family lifeLandscapes and nature
Sources: mnk.pl · artsandculture.google.com