Teofil Antoni Jaksa Kwiatkowski (1809-1891): A Polish Painter of Chopin and Romanticism Born: Pultava, Poland, 1809 Died: Avallon, France, 1891 Early Life & Artistic Formation Teofil Antoni Jaksa Kwiatkowski, also known as Teofil Kwiatkowski, was born in Pułtusk, Poland, a region steeped in Polish history and culture. His early life was marked by political upheaval; he actively participated in the November 1830 Uprising against Russian rule. Following the uprising's suppression, Kwiatkowski emigrated to France, seeking refuge and artistic opportunity. This emigration proved pivotal i…