Wojciech Kułach, known as Wawrzyńcok (born March 24, 1812, in Gliczarów, died December 23, 1897) was a Polish folk sculptor active in the Podhale region in the 19th century. He worked with wood, stone, and metal.

Wojciech Kułak
BornMarch 24, 1812
DiedDecember 23, 1897
Other namesWawrzyńcok
Occupation(s)Sculptor, artist
RelativesPiotr Kułach (brother)

In the year 1840, he created a bust for the monument to Archduke Franz Karl of Austria in a competition, for which he received the first prize.

He was nicknamed the "Leonardo da Vinci of Gliczarów." Kułach's sketches can be viewed in Gliczarów Górny in the memorial room of Andrzej Skupień Florek.[1][2]

Notable works

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References

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  1. ^ "Gliczarów (gm. Biały Dunajec) Informacje ogólne". ZAKOPIAŃSKI PORTAL INTERNETOWY. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "SZLAK WOJCIECHA KUŁACHA-WAWRZYŃCOKA". Gminny Ośrodek Kultury w Białym Dunajcu feed-image. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Michniewska, Magdalena; Michniewski, Artur; Duda-Gryc, Marta (2006), "Zakopane: Matka Boża Częstochowska", Kościoły drewniane Karpat – Polska i Słowacja: przewodnik, Pruszków: Oficyna Wydawnicza "Rewasz", p. 106
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