Wojciech Weiss (1875-1950): A Pioneer of Expressionism and Polish Symbolism Wojciech Weiss (4 May 1875 – 7 December 1950) was a leading Polish painter and draughtsman of the Young Poland movement, renowned for Expressionist works like ‘Melancholic.’ Explore his Symbolism, Art Nouveau posters & later Socialist Realism paintings. Discover his artistic evolution and lasting impact on Polish art history. Early Life and Education: Born in Bukovina to Stanisław Weiss and Maria Kopaczyńska, Wojciech’s musical inclinations gave way to a fervent passion for painting after encountering Stanisław P…