2 zloty 2010 Poland Artur Grottger series "Artists"

Artur Grottger (was born in 1837, Otynevychi, Austrian Galicia (now Ukraine), died in 1867) was a Polish painter and graphic designer, one of the most prominent artists of the early 19th century despite his brief life. Grottger painted mostly epic battle scenes. He moved to Vienna in 1854, where he produced some of his most famous paintings. In 1865, Grottger returned to Poland and stayed in Krakow and Lwow, but left this time for good in 1866. Arriving in Paris, he became seriously ill and died. His last painting was his self portrait.