adam józef piliński, a polish graphic artist, paleographer, lithographer, engraver, and activist, was born on november 22, 1810, in maciejowice, poland. he died on january 23, 1887, in paris, france. piliński's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to the arts and his participation in various movements that shaped the course of polish history. early life and education piliński was a student at the university of warsaw's school of fine arts, where he honed his skills as a graphic artist, paleographer, lithographer, and engraver. his time at the university coincided with the november upr…