Jan Kauzik

Jan Kazimierz Kauzik was a Polish painter and art teacher.

Life and works

From 1875 to 1881, he studied at the Warsaw Drawing School with Wojciech Gerson and. He was presented with a cash prize for his works and a stipendium to study at the. From 1882 to 1885, he studied with Alexander [von Wagner] at the Academy of [Fine Arts, Munich].
After returning to Warsaw, he became a Professor at the drawing school. From 1903, he also lectured at the Museum of [Industry and Agriculture]. From 1907 to 1908, he served as a museum custodian.
His style and content tended to be conservative; focusing on portraits, genre scenes and landscapes. From 1883 to 1909, he held numerous exhibits at his alma mater, the Society, and at the Kraków [Society of Friends of Fine Arts].
In 1888, he married Stanisławą Leontyną Jezierską. They had four children; Janinę, , who became a noted lawyer and politician, Eugeniusza and Leokadię.
He was buried in the family tomb at the Powązki Cemetery.