Kraków in Kraków Powiat, Lesser Poland, Poland — Central Europe

Michał Stachowicz

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2018

1. Michał Stachowicz Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

W tym domu mieszkał i zmarł malarz i obywatel krakowski

Michał Stachowicz

Ur. 14. VIII. 1768. Zm. 26.III.1825.

Żarliwy miłośnik rodzinnego miasta, który w obrazach swych pomniki krakowa wielkie zdarzenia dziejowe epoki T. Kosciuszki i X. Józefa Poniatowskiego oraz życie i zwyczaje ludu pamięci potomnych przekazał

Tablicę tę ufundowal Zarzad Miejski R.P. 1939.

(English translation:)

In this house lived and died the painter and citizen of Krakow, Michał Stachowicz. Born August 14, 1768 - died March 26, 1825. An ardent admirer of his hometown, who in his paintings depicted for posterity the monuments of Krakow, the great historical events of the era of T. Kosciuszko and Prince Józef Poniatowski, and the life and customs of the people.

Erected 1939 by Zarzad Miejski.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1768.

Location. 50° 3.564′

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N, 19° 56.264′ E. Marker is in Kraków, Małopolska (Lesser Poland), in Kraków Powiat. Marker is on Grodzka just south of Rynek Główny, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grodzka 15, Kraków, Małopolska 31-004, Poland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Helena Modjeska (a few steps from this marker); Studencki Komitet Solidarności / Student Committee of Solidarity (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wit Stwosz (about 150 meters away); Władysław Orkan (about 180 meters away); Zdzisław Jachimecki (about 210 meters away); Europe's First Bookshop (about 210 meters away); Collegium Broscianum (about 240 meters away); Stanisław Wyspiański (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kraków.

Also see . . . Michał Stachowicz (Wikipedia). "Michał Stachowicz (14 August 1768, Kraków - 26 March 1825 , Kraków) was a Polish painter and graphic artist in the Romantic style....His best known works depicted contemporary historical events, many of which he witnessed, such as "Kościuszko's Oath on the Market Square" and "The Entrance of Prince Józef Poniatowski into Kraków". He also did genre scenes, portraits, and religious paintings; notably the Stations of the Cross at the Church of St. Casimir the Prince

Michał Stachowicz Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2018

2. Michał Stachowicz Marker - Wide View

and images for two side altars at the church in Jangrot." (Submitted on June 14, 2018.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on June 14, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.