Stanisław Chlebowski

Chlebowski, Stanisław (ur. 1835 Punisher (Podolia), zm. 1884 Kowanówek near. Poznan).
He learned drawing in Odessa with A. Wicherski and R. Chojnacki. W 1853-59 studied at the St. Petersburg Academy, and then in Paris with J.L. Gerome. He was visiting Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium. W 1864-76 he was the court painter of the Sultan Abduleziz in Constantinople. W 1876 moved to Paris. He returned permanently to Krakow in 1881. He painted historical scenes, battle, he practiced genre painting, especially on oriental subjects.

Sultan Bayazet in captivity with Tamerlane (Timura)
oil, canvas, 70 x 112 cm;
Lviv Picture Gallery;

 


Constantinople. Kiosk w Top tap
oil, canvas, 40,5 x 32 cm;
Lviv Picture Gallery;