Augusts Zagorskis
Augusts Zagorskis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Augusts Zagorskis January 1900 |
| Died | 1963 (aged 62–63) |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Known for | Ceramics |
| Movement | Latgalian ceramics |
Augusts Zagorskis (1900 – 1963) was a Latvian and Latgalian ceramicist.[1]
Biography[edit]
Augusts Zagorskis was born at Eisāgi village in the modern-day Rušona Parish, Russian Empire in 1900.[2] His brother Julians was also a well-known Latgalian ceramicist. His son Vaclavs continued the family tradition.[3]
Zagorskis, alongside Andrejs Paulāns, Polikarps Vilcāns and others, was one of the Latgalian ceramicists that was represented in 1957 Silajāņi ceramics exhibition in Rīga, organized by Jānis Pujāts.[4] In later years, his works were selected for the exhibitions in Latvian SSR and abroad, in Moscow, Soviet Union and Poland.
Zagorskis died in 1963. He is buried in the Eisāgi cemetery.
His works are in the collections of Rainis Museum in Jasmuiža Manor and Latgale Culture and History Museum.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Augusts Zagorskis Ceramics". futureofmuseums.eu. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ Latgales mākslas izstādes katalogs. Latvijas PSR Kultūras ministrija. 1958.
- ^ Pujāts, Jānis (1974-09-28). "Latgales keramika un audumi" (116 ed.). Avangards. p. 3.
- ^ Pujāts, Jānis (1959-01-15). "Latgales keramikas plaukumam" (2 ed.). Druva. p. 24.
- ^ "Augusta Zagorska vāze". nmkk.lv. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
External links[edit]
- Works by Zagorskis @ Latgale Culture History Museum