Józef Piłsudski (1867--1935)

A bronze bust depicting Marshal Józef Piłsudski (1867--1935). Cast in bronze and patinated, mounted on a marble base bearing an inscription in brass letters: J. PIŁSUDSKI / 1867-1935.
The sculpture was purchased in 1974 using monetary contributions from the Poles living in Switzerland. The bust of Józef Piłsudski belongs to a cycle of sculptures containing four works, entitled “Prominent figures of the interwar period”.
Piłsudski was Poland's Chief of State from 1918-1922, Commander-in-chief of the Polish Forces from 11 November 1918, First Marshal of Poland from 1920, and two-time Prime Minister of Poland (1926-1938, and 1930). He played a key role in Poland’s regaining its independence after World War I (founder of the Polish Legions), and influenced the overall internal and external policy of the Second Republic of Poland.