Persons, originating from Poland
Ferdynand Ruszczyc
Born: December 10, 1870 in Bohdanów near Oszmiana
Died October 30, 1936 also in Bohdanów
Painter, graphic artist, draughtsman, pedagogue.
Ruszczyc painted mainly landscapes. He belonged to the artists group "Young Poles" and painted in a symbolistic style. He illustrated books and designed posters. From 1892 until 1897 he studied painting on the Imperial Academy for Fine Arts. For study he travelled to France, Germany, the Crimea, Italy and Sweden. Many succesfull expositions from his work were organized.
From 1904 on he was a professor at the Academy for Fine Arts in Cracow. He got many decorations, among others in Spain, France and Portugal.
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Watermill, painted by Ruszczyc
Polonica stamps:
Belarus 1994, 18 VII Belarus 1995, 27 XII |
Belarus 2002, 28 XI Belarus 2020, 05 XI |
Lithuania 2020, 02 X |