“The Dance in the Inn”, 1851 by Władysław Bakałowicz (1831-1904) ■ Wła
“The Dance in the Inn”, 1851 by Władysław Bakałowicz (1831-1904) ■ Władysław Bakałowicz (1831, Chrzanów - 1904, Paris) was a Polish-French painter; primarily of genre scenes and portraits. Initially, he painted portraits, mostly of the Polish nobility, then took interest in genre and historical scenes. He also created some church icons. Initially, he painted portraits, mostly of the Polish nobility, then took interest in genre and historical scenes. He also created some church icons. ■ In 1863, after the start of the January Uprising, he became part of the Great Emigration and moved to Paris, taking French citizenship. His most popular works there were miniatures, largely consisting of costume scenes from the 16th and 17th centuries; especially scenes from the court of King Henry II. -- source link
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