About Adolf Hyła
Lived 1897 – 1965 (aged 68). Adolf Hyła was a Polish painter.
Adolf Hyła (; 2 May 1897 – 24 December 1965) was a Polish painter and art teacher. He is known for painting a popular version of the "Divine Mercy image" in 1943.
Biography Hyła was born in Biala, the son of Józef and Salomea. His brother, Antoni (1908–1975), was a sculptor. Hyła died in Kraków at the age of 68.
Works Hyła painted the Divine Mercy image for the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Kraków, as a votive offering for having survived World War II.
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Who was Adolf Hyła?
Polish artist (1897-1965)
When was Adolf Hyła born?
Adolf Hyła was born on 2 May 1897 in Bielsko-Biała.
When did Adolf Hyła die?
Adolf Hyła died on 24 December 1965 in Kraków.
What was Adolf Hyła's occupation?
Adolf Hyła was a painter.
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Adolf Hyła was Polish.
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