Aleksander Lesser
(1814–1884) Polish artist (1814-1884)
Aleksander Lesser (Poland, 1814–1884) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Aleksander Lesser belongs to the chapter ‘Romanticism’ in this site’s history of art.
Aleksander Lesser was born in Warsaw and died in Kraków. Aleksander Lesser trained at University of Warsaw, Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, and Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. Aleksander Lesser studied under Antoni Brodowski. Aleksander Lesser worked in Munich. Aleksander Lesser became a member of Academy of Learning and Towarzystwo Naukowe Krakowskie.
One of the best-known works is ‘Portraits of Polish kings’. The catalogue has 19 works by Aleksander Lesser with free images. The dated works span the years 1830–1868. Works by Aleksander Lesser are held by National Museum in Warsaw and National Museum in Kraków.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Marcin Zaleski, Michał Kulesza, Wojciech Stattler, Wincenty Kasprzycki, and Teofil Kwiatkowski.