Leon Chwistek
(1884–1944) Polish painter, philosopher and logician (*1884 – †1944)
Leon Chwistek (Poland, 1884–1944) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Leon Chwistek belongs to the chapter ‘The interwar years’ in this site’s history of art.
Leon Chwistek was born in Kraków and died in Barvikha. Leon Chwistek trained at Jagiellonian University and Jan III Sobieski High School in Kraków. Leon Chwistek worked in Kraków. Leon Chwistek became a member of National Writers' Union of Ukraine and Pan-Slavic Committee. Leon Chwistek was awarded Cross of Independence.
The catalogue has 12 works by Leon Chwistek with free images. The dated works span the years 1918–1925. Works by Leon Chwistek are held by Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie and Main Building. Wikidata links 2 works to movements covered in the chapter ‘Contemporary art’.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Władysław Skoczylas, Reinhold Hanisch, Glyn Warren Philpot, Alfred Ost, and Guy Pène du Bois.