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Dora Bianka

1895 – 1979

Polish painter

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About Dora Bianka

Lived 1895 – 1979 (aged 83). Dora Bianka was a Polish painter.

Dora Bianka (née Dorota Kucembianka; November 6, 1895, or 1896 – September 8, 1979) was a Polish painter and illustrator. She was known for her still life paintings; and landscape painting, particularly of seascapes of the South of France, and views of Paris. Her father was a magistrate, and their family was wealthy. She attended a school for young girls founded by countess Cecylia Plater-Zyberk in Warsaw.

Bianka studied painting under Fernand Humbert and Louis Biloul at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1923, she first exhibited at the Salon d'Automne. In 1924, she exhibited at the salon and was presented by Joan Miró, and she continued to exhibit her work at the Salon d'Automne for many years after.

During World War II, she settled in Aix-en-Provence.

Bianka's artwork was mostly forgotten, but she has been experienced a second wave of attention. In 2023, the Polish Library in Paris hosted a solo exhibition.

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Beaux-Arts de Paris
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Dorota Kucembianka

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dora Bianka?

Polish painter (c. 1895–1979)

When was Dora Bianka born?

Dora Bianka was born on 6 November 1895 in Warsaw.

When did Dora Bianka die?

Dora Bianka died on 8 September 1979 in Le Chesnay.

What was Dora Bianka's occupation?

Dora Bianka was a painter.

What nationality was Dora Bianka?

Dora Bianka was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dora Bianka

· Wikidata: Q52156851

· DBpedia: Dora Bianka

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