Kazimierz Wojniakowski (1771/72, Kraków – 1812, Warsaw) was a Polish painter, illustrator and

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, known primarily for his portraits in the

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style.

Life and work

He was a pupil of Marcello Bacciarelli."Wojniakowski, Kazimierz," ''Encyklopedia powszechna PWN'', vol. 4, p. 700. His work as a portraitist was influenced by that of the Austrian painter Josef Grassi (who was living in Warsaw at that time), as exemplified in his 1796 ''Portrait of Izabela Czartoryska, née Fleming''.''Encyklopedia powszechna PWN'', vol. 4, p. 700. Other noteworthy portraits by Wojniakowski include Tadeusz Kościuszko,

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. He also produced religious works and scenes of contemporary historic events (e.g., ''The Constitution of May 3, 1791'', 1806). Notable as well are his drawings from journeys, e.g. in

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Selected works

Image:Tadeusz Kościuszko.PNG, Tadeusz Kościuszko File:Wojniakowski Royal Baths Park with a fountain.jpg, Royal Baths Park (fountain) File:Wojniakowski Meeting in the park.jpg, Social Gathering in Royal Baths ( Łazienki) Park File:Wojniakowski Passing of the 3rd of May Constitution.jpg, ''Adoption of the Constitution of May 3, 1791'' (1806) File:Wojniakowski Royal Baths Park with a statue.jpg, Royal Baths Park (statue)

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* "Wojniakowski, Kazimierz," ''Encyklopedia powszechna PWN'' (PWN Universal Encyclopedia), vol. 4, Warsaw, Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe, 1976, p. 700. 1771 births 1812 deaths 18th-century Polish–Lithuanian painters 18th-century male artists 19th-century Polish painters 19th-century Polish male artists Kościuszko insurgents Polish male painters {{Poland-painter-stub

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