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Jerzy was the son of Władysław Rupniewski and Maria née Janke. |
Jerzy was the son of Władysław Rupniewski and Maria née Janke. |
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He studied at the vocational institution of the ''The Trade School of the Merchants' Assembly of the City of Warsaw'' ({{lang-pl|Szkoła Handlowa Zgromadzenia Kupców m. Warszawy}}), located in Prosta street (now inexistent). |
He studied at the vocational institution of the ''The Trade School of the Merchants' Assembly of the City of Warsaw'' ({{lang-pl|Szkoła Handlowa Zgromadzenia Kupców m. Warszawy}}), located in Prosta street (now inexistent). He started to paint at the age of 15.<ref name="CB17">{{cite book |last=Chojnacka |first=Barbara |date=2017 |title=Jerzy Rupniewski (1888-1950) - Malarstwo, które jest mi wszystkim na świecie... Kronika Bydgoska XXXVIII |trans-title=Jerzy Rupniewski (1888-1950) - Painting, which is everything to me in the world... Bydgoszcz Chronicle XXXVIII|url= |language=pl |location=Bydgoszcz |publisher=Towarzystwo Miłosnikow Miasta Bydgoszczy - Bydgoskie Towarzystwo Naukowe |pages=275-312 |isbn=}}</ref> |
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Afterwards, Rupniewski moved to [[Lausanne]], [[Switzerland]] to study at the ''[[University of Lausanne|Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales]]'' ({{lang-en|Higher School of Commerce}}). He graduated from the establishment in 1908. |
Afterwards, Rupniewski moved to [[Lausanne]], [[Switzerland]] to study at the ''[[University of Lausanne|Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales]]'' ({{lang-en|Higher School of Commerce}}). He graduated from the establishment in 1908. |
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In 1912, he studied painting for a short period at the ''School of Fine Arts in Warsaw'' ({{interlanguage link|Szkoła Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie|pl}}), |
In 1912, he studied painting for a short period at the ''School of Fine Arts in Warsaw'' ({{interlanguage link|Szkoła Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie|pl}}), studying under the supervision of [[Konrad Krzyżanowski]], [[Stanisław Lentz]], [[Wincenty Trojanowski]] and [[Xawery Dunikowski]].<ref name="CB17"/> |
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Then he turned to study sculpture at the [[Kunstgewerbeschule]] of [[Munich]]. |
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Afterwards, Jerzy moved to Paris, where he continued his education at the [[Academie Julian]] with the portraitist [[Marcel Baschet]] and at the [[Académie de la Grande Chaumière]].<ref>{{cite book |last= Rudowski |first=Jan |date=1992 |title=Polski słownik biograficzny T. 33 |trans-title=Polish Biographical Dictionary Vol. 33 (1991-1992) |url=https://fbc.pionier.net.pl/details/nn61b6l |language= |location=Wrocław |publisher=Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich - Wydawnictwo Polskiej Akademii Nauk |pages=501–515 |isbn=}}</ref> |
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At the end of the year 1913, he returned to Warsaw. |
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His first exhibition occured in 1914 at the [[Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts in Warsaw]] where he displayed pencil drawings as well as oil and watercolor paintings. |
His first exhibition occured in 1914 at the [[Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts in Warsaw]] where he displayed pencil drawings as well as oil and watercolor paintings. |
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* 1914 - [[Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts|Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts in Warsaw]]. |
* 1914 - [[Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts|Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts in Warsaw]]. |
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* 1917 - Solo exhibition. |
* 1917 - Solo exhibition. |
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* 1936 - Bydgoszcz exhibition with other local painters.<ref name="CB22">{{cite book |last=Chojnacka |first=Barbara |date=2022 |title=Poza instytucją i salonem. Wystawy sztukiw międzywojennej Bydgoszczy. Kronika Bydgoska XLIII |trans-title=Beyond the institution and salon. Art exhibitions in interwar Bydgoszcz. Bydgoszcz Chronicle |url=https://czasopisma.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/kronika-bydgoska/article/view/814/817 |language=pl |location=Bydgoszcz |publisher= |
* 1936 - Bydgoszcz exhibition with other local painters.<ref name="CB22">{{cite book |last=Chojnacka |first=Barbara |date=2022 |title=Poza instytucją i salonem. Wystawy sztukiw międzywojennej Bydgoszczy. Kronika Bydgoska XLIII |trans-title=Beyond the institution and salon. Art exhibitions in interwar Bydgoszcz. Bydgoszcz Chronicle XLIII |url=https://czasopisma.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/kronika-bydgoska/article/view/814/817 |language=pl |location=Bydgoszcz |publisher=Towarzystwo Miłosnikow Miasta Bydgoszczy - Bydgoskie Towarzystwo Naukowe |pages=73-102 |isbn=}}</ref> |
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* 1938 - exhibition of watercolors at the Palace of Fine Arts in [[Krakow]], with -among others- [[Franciszek Jaźwiecki]], [[Ludwik Misky]] and {{interlanguage link|Mieszko Jabłoński|pl}}. |
* 1938 - exhibition of watercolors at the Palace of Fine Arts in [[Krakow]], with -among others- [[Franciszek Jaźwiecki]], [[Ludwik Misky]] and {{interlanguage link|Mieszko Jabłoński|pl}}. |
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* June 1939 - ''Travelling Exhibition of Fine Arts'' in Bydgoszcz, with [[Marian Turwid]], [[Piotr Triebler]], [[Aleksander Jędrzejewski]], Jerzy Faczyński.<ref name="CB22"/> |
* June 1939 - ''Travelling Exhibition of Fine Arts'' in Bydgoszcz, with [[Marian Turwid]], [[Piotr Triebler]], [[Aleksander Jędrzejewski]], Jerzy Faczyński.<ref name="CB22"/> |
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| Born | 21 September 1888 |
| Died | June 10, 1950 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Occupation | Painter |
Jerzy Mieczysław Rupniewski (1888–1950) was a Polish painter and graphic artist.
Biography
Early life and youth
Jerzy was the son of Władysław Rupniewski and Maria née Janke.
He studied at the vocational institution of the The Trade School of the Merchants' Assembly of the City of Warsaw (Template:Lang-pl), located in Prosta street (now inexistent). He started to paint at the age of 15.[1]
Afterwards, Rupniewski moved to Lausanne, Switzerland to study at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (Template:Lang-en). He graduated from the establishment in 1908.
In 1912, he studied painting for a short period at the School of Fine Arts in Warsaw (Szkoła Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie), studying under the supervision of Konrad Krzyżanowski, Stanisław Lentz, Wincenty Trojanowski and Xawery Dunikowski.[1] Then he turned to study sculpture at the Kunstgewerbeschule of Munich.
Afterwards, Jerzy moved to Paris, where he continued his education at the Academie Julian with the portraitist Marcel Baschet and at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière.[2] At the end of the year 1913, he returned to Warsaw.
His first exhibition occured in 1914 at the Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts in Warsaw where he displayed pencil drawings as well as oil and watercolor paintings. In 1917, he organized his first solo exhibition.
Activity in Bydgoszcz
In early 1920, he transfered to Zalesie, a small village located 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of Bydgoszcz and in November 1920, he moved to Bydgoszcz.
There he painted views of the town, especially the so-called Bydgoszcz Venice ''Wenecja Bydgoska'', an architectural ensemble of houses in downtown built over one of the rivulets. He depicted this area many times with various details. Furthermore, he depicted as well local fishermen, workers, craftsmen and salesmen. He was a member of the Julian Fałat Artists' Brotherhood in Toruń.
Rupniewski traveled extensively in search of new themes, visiting places like Venice, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Paris, Lausanne, Nuremberg and Essen.
In Bydgoszcz, he exhibited at the Municipal Museum and at the Bydgoszcz Salon on Old Market Square, which was razed during WWII.
From November 1929 to 1931, Jerzy was the vice-president and then president of the Pomeranian Artists' Association.
Second World War and following years
During the conflict, Rupniewski had been living in turn in Lviv, Janowice near Sandomierz, Warsaw, Pruszków and Zakopane.
After the war, he returned to Bydgoszcz and joined the Association of Polish Artists and Designers. He received the award of the Bydgoszcz Voivodeship National Council and the Medal of the 600th anniversary of the city of Bydgoszcz in May 1946, during the exhibition organised by the Pomeranian branch of the Association of Polish Artists.
From spring 1947, he stayed in a hospital for the mentally and nervously ill in Świecie. He passed away there on 10 June 1950.
In 1981, a street in the district of Fordon was named after him.
Works
Jerzy Rupniewski's favorite subjects were city views, old houses and streets. He frequently painted portraits of local residents. He was called the "Bydgoszcz Canaletto", for his love of painting the daily life of the city and its people.
Exhibitions
- 1914 - Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts in Warsaw.
- 1917 - Solo exhibition.
- 1936 - Bydgoszcz exhibition with other local painters.[3]
- 1938 - exhibition of watercolors at the Palace of Fine Arts in Krakow, with -among others- Franciszek Jaźwiecki, Ludwik Misky and Mieszko Jabłoński.
- June 1939 - Travelling Exhibition of Fine Arts in Bydgoszcz, with Marian Turwid, Piotr Triebler, Aleksander Jędrzejewski, Jerzy Faczyński.[3]
Non exhaustive list of creations
Bydgoszcz regional museum possesses 43 of his works.
Family
From 1920, he married Janina née Grabowska. The couple had a daughter and 3 sons.
See also
References
- ^ a b Chojnacka, Barbara (2017). Jerzy Rupniewski (1888-1950) - Malarstwo, które jest mi wszystkim na świecie... Kronika Bydgoska XXXVIII [Jerzy Rupniewski (1888-1950) - Painting, which is everything to me in the world... Bydgoszcz Chronicle XXXVIII] (in Polish). Bydgoszcz: Towarzystwo Miłosnikow Miasta Bydgoszczy - Bydgoskie Towarzystwo Naukowe. pp. 275–312.
- ^ Rudowski, Jan (1992). Polski słownik biograficzny T. 33 [Polish Biographical Dictionary Vol. 33 (1991-1992)]. Wrocław: Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich - Wydawnictwo Polskiej Akademii Nauk. pp. 501–515.
- ^ a b Chojnacka, Barbara (2022). Poza instytucją i salonem. Wystawy sztukiw międzywojennej Bydgoszczy. Kronika Bydgoska XLIII [Beyond the institution and salon. Art exhibitions in interwar Bydgoszcz. Bydgoszcz Chronicle XLIII] (in Polish). Bydgoszcz: Towarzystwo Miłosnikow Miasta Bydgoszczy - Bydgoskie Towarzystwo Naukowe. pp. 73–102.
Bibliography
- (in Polish) Rudowski, Jan (1992). Polski słownik biograficzny T. 33 [Polish Biographical Dictionary Vol. 33 (1991-1992)]. Wrocław: Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich - Wydawnictwo Polskiej Akademii Nauk. pp. 501–515.
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