1906 Print Piotr Sciegienny Portrait Roman Catholic Priest Galician XEL8

$43.95 USD

"Ks. Piotr Sciegienny"

This is an original 1906 black and white halftone print of a portrait of Catholic priest and Polish independence activist Father Piotr (Peter) Sciegienny (1801-1890). He wrote a series of political pamphlets that urged peasants in Poland to rise against Austrian and Tsarist oppression and was responsible for organizing the Peasant Union from 1842-1844. He also served as a leader of the Peasant Uprising of 1846, (also known as the Galician Slaughter). He was eventually arrested and was sentenced to hard labor in the Nerczynsku mine.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing.

Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
Grade: Very Fine +++
Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 6 inches; 11 x 15 cm
Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Learn more about the history of Poland with this collection of prints from 1906 of portraits of prominent Polish military leaders, political activists, poets, and historians that Period Paper is pleased to present. Featuring many of the leading figures from the Napoleonic Wars, the Polish-Russian War of 1792, the Kosciuszko Uprising of 1794, the November Uprising of 1830-31, the January Uprising of 1863-1864, this collection is perfect for European history buffs! To continue browsing this unique collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

Keywords specific to this image: Religious, Christian, Beard

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