Józef Brandt

Polish painter Józef Brandt captured the drama of 17th-century military life, often with a focus on horses and historical battles.

ABOUT

Józef Brandt, born in Szczebrzeszyn in 1841, initially embarked on a path far removed from art. In 1858, he ventured to Paris with the intention of studying engineering at the École Centrale. However, a pivotal encounter with the renowned Polish painter Juliusz Kossak changed his trajectory, persuading him to trade blueprints for brushes. Brandt honed his artistic skills in Munich, studying under masters like Franz Adam and Karl Piloty before establishing his own studio. He…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Noble militia at ford. 1850 Battle of Vienna. 1863 · Polish Army Museum Studies of figures for the painting “Tartars’ flight” 1863 · National Museum in Warsaw Jews were leading the horses on the market 1865 · National Museum in Warsaw Battle of Khotyn, 1621 1865 Battle of Chocim 1867 · National Museum in Warsaw

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Juliusz KossakRomanticism/Realism Franz AdamRealism/Military Painting