Zofia Dembowska-Romer: A Life in Polish Art Early Life and Education Zofia Dembowska-Romer, also known as Zofia Romer, was born on February 16, 1885, in Dorpat (now Tartu, Estonia) to Tadeusz Dembowski and Matylda. Her formative years were spent moving between Lithuania and Poland, a geographical experience that would later subtly influence her artistic perspective. From an early age, Zofia demonstrated a keen interest in art, leading…