Konstanty Laszczka was a Polish sculptor, painter, graphic artist, as well as professor and rector of the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków. Laszczka became the Rector of the Academy in 1911; however, for family reason, he resigned from this function in 1912.
Portrait of Konstanty Laszczka by Leon Wyczółkowski, (1901-1902)
"The Avenging Angel" by Konstanty Laszczka, regarded as one of the most beautiful sculptures at the Rakowicki Cemetery
Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts
The Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, is a public institution of higher education located in the centre of Kraków, Poland. It is the oldest Polish fine art academy, established in 1818 and granted full autonomy in 1873.
Main building, on Kraków's Jan Matejko Square
19th-century etching of the Academy, then named the "Kraków School of Drawing and Painting"
Image: Teodor Axentowicz, Autoportret z paletą
Image: Julian Fałat, Autoportret