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Władysław Lisowski

First name:

Władysław

Last Name:

Lisowski

Parents:

Jan i Antonina z domu Rudnik

Date of birth:

24-05-1884

Place of birth:

Sanok

Date of death:

01-04-1970

Place od death:

Sanok

Age:

Profession:

painter

Honours and awards:

Srebrny Krzyż Zasługi (1937)

Biography:

Władysław Lisowski (1884–1970), born in Sanok, son of Jan and Antonina (née Rudnik), was a painter and gilder.

From around 1910, he worked on polychromes and the interior decoration of churches and Orthodox churches, specialising in sacred art and easel painting. He also ran his own art, painting and gilding workshop in Sanok and taught drawing at a vocational school.

He played an active role in social and professional life – holding positions in craft and community organisations, serving on local government bodies and being involved in the social movement. He was also engaged in educational and upbringing activities.