About
Polish-Lithuanian draughtsman and painter who influenced the development of modern Lithuanian art. He was considered to be one of the spiritual fathers of Jan Matejko's school of painting.
Before Fame
He studied fine arts in Rome under the tutelage of Anton von Maron.
Trivia
He was known for his historical paintings, which became quite popular in Poland during his lifetime.
Family Life
He was the brother of Antoni Smuglewicz. His father Lukasz was also a painter who achieved some recognition during his lifetime.
Associated With
He and Roman Opalka were fellow Polish painters.
