Narcyz Witczak-Witaczyński

These 1930-ish Polish cavalrymen are bathing their horses . . . and probably themselves.

The photo is by the talented Narcyz Witczak-Witaczyński.

 

Poland Ca. 1930

This photo is by the historically important Interwar era Polish photographer Narcyz Witczak-Witacayrisk.  These soldiers are having a relaxing swim.  Enlargements belowl

 

Polish Cavalry

Narcyz Witczak-Witaczyński took this photo of a Polish cavalry unit about 1930.

 

Narcyz Witczak-Witaczyńsk, 1898-1943

Fellow Hawaii resident and frequent blog collaborator Larry sent me some amazing photos by Narcyz Witczak-Witaczyńsk, a Polish Cavalry officer who was also a professional photographer.  He chronicled the famed cavalry between the two world wars and joined the Polish Resistance during World War II.  He was turned in by an informer and died in Majdanek concentration camp in 1943.  Today I will feature some of his photos, starting with this 1937 self portrait.

Witczak-Witaczyńsk called this photo "Beach."

Disclosure:  I cropped this to show detail, such as it is.

Recreational swimming seems to have been something Witczak-Witaczyńsk liked to photograph as Larry's contribution included several good shots of it.  

Disclosure:  I cropped this to show detail.

This impressive older man must have been an officer or senior NCO.

My offering for the Bum Brigade shows soldiers who seem to have dismounted and disrobed, probably just before washing the horses.  They have neatly arranged their saddles, boots and clothes.

These Polish cavalrymen are frolicking in a river near Lasomin without their horses.
Thanks again to Larry here in Hawaii for sharing these amazing photos.