When was January Suchodolski born and where?
January Suchodolski was born on the 19th of September 1797 in Grodno. He entered the Warsaw Cadet Corps on the 1st of October 1810.
Questions about January Suchodolski
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What battles did January Suchodolski fight in during the uprising?
January Suchodolski fought in the First Battle of Wawer, the Battle of Olszynka Grochowska, and the Battle of Iganie. His brother Rajnold died during these events while they were engaged in combat alongside each other.
Who taught January Suchodolski painting techniques in Rome?
Horace Vernet taught January Suchodolski painting techniques and historical composition from 1832 until 1837. Suchodolski socialized with Zygmunt Krasiński and met poets like Juliusz Słowacki there.
Why did Tsar Nicholas I invite January Suchodolski to St Petersburg?
Tsar Nicholas I invited January Suchodolski to St Petersburg to paint famous battles of the Russian Army. The ruler asked him to create images that documented military history for imperial purposes.
When did January Suchodolski die and where was he buried?
January Suchodolski died on the 20th of March 1875 in Bojmie near Siedlce. He helped establish the Museum of Fine Arts in Warsaw before his death.