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Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski Biography
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1876 |
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Established himself in Munich
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1891 |
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Awarded an honorary membership of the residents of the Munich academy
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1892 |
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Received medals in Vienna and Munich
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1894 |
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Received the title of a royal professor as well as the pc. Michael medal III. Class
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1910 |
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His main work, the colossal 10m wide painting "Assault of Wolves", was commissioned in the old city hall in Munich; it was a sensation in the press and numerous exhibitions followed
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Began his studies at the academies in Warsaw, Dresden, Prague and in Munich with Alexander of Wagner and Josef of Brandt
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Bright colors and clear outlines characterize his lively, uncomplicated pictures
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Horse bottom plates and carriage travels were frequently used as motives for his work, in particular carriages or hungry wolves on the prowl, pursued by wolves
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