Tadeusz Styka

Tadeusz Styka (1889–1954; aka Tade Styka) was a Polish artist most noted for his portraiture. He was educated and trained by his father, the artist Jan Styka. For his work, he was awarded the Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur (The Legion of Honour) by the French Government.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

Born(1889-04-12)April 12, 1889

Kielce, Poland

DiedSeptember 11, 1954(1954-09-11) (aged 65)

New York, USA

KnownforPainting

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Tadeusz Styka (Tadé Styka)
Tadeusz Styka
Born	(1889-04-12)April 12, 1889 Kielce, Poland
Died	September 11, 1954(1954-09-11) (aged 65) New York, USA
Known for	Painting

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His most well known picture is probably the equestrian portrait of Theodore Roosevelt entitled Rough Rider hung over the fireplace in the Roosevelt Room in the White House.^[7]

Styka is also known as the painting instructor and friend of the artist Huguette Clark, the reclusive heir to a copper fortune.^[8]