MP-J belonged to a family of celebrated artists.
She was a daughter of Wojciech Kossak, granddaughter of Juliusz Kossak,
and sister of Magdalena Samozwaniec.
Below are some examples of her visual work
Courtesy of Adam Mickiewicz Museum of Literature, Warsaw
Self-portrait with Elf, c.1920
Retrospective portrait of Jan Pawlikowski signed, Maria Kossak Jasnorzewska
Here you can listen to a recording of Maria’s radio play ‘Portrait of Doom’
Sunset with ‘Icaruses’ over the City, c.1920
For a fuller discussion of Maria’s paintings see the chapter ‘The Daughter of Young Poland’
Adam and Eve - expulsion from Eden, c.1920
In the Hands of a Sorceress (Woman), undated
Ewa Demarczyk’s singing is accompanied by images of M P-J’s family life and her art.
[Youtube/ Uploaded by oriana379/ music by Zygmunt Konieczny]
Vision, c. 1916
9 July 2015, Manchester
Maria’s grave, the anniversary of her death
