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He studied at [[Prague]] Academy. He was a member of the group Tvrdošíjní (The Obstinate) and exhibited with them. At the beginning of his career, his work was influenced by [[Fauvism]], later by [[Cubism]]. Since 1923 he painted mainly [[landscapes]] and [[still-life|still-lives]]. |
He studied at [[Prague]] Academy. He was a member of the group Tvrdošíjní (The Obstinate) and exhibited with them. At the beginning of his career, his work was influenced by [[Fauvism]], later by [[Cubism]]. Since 1923 he painted mainly [[landscapes]] and [[still-life|still-lives]]. |
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Václav Špála ranks among the greatest phenomena of Czech modern art. Czech society alternately rejected him and lavished him with uncritical praise. Špála remains one of the most searched-for artists in the country. His paintings |
Václav Špála ranks among the greatest phenomena of Czech modern art. Czech society alternately rejected him and lavished him with uncritical praise. Špála remains one of the most searched-for artists in the country. His paintings decorate not only classrooms but also numerous offices and living rooms. Špála was one of the first artists to be recognised with the title National Artist, and was awarded it in 1946. |
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Since 1959 [[The Václav Špála Gallery]] carries his name. He is buried at the [[Vyšehrad Cemetery]]. |
Since 1959 [[The Václav Špála Gallery]] carries his name. He is buried at the [[Vyšehrad Cemetery]]. |
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Revision as of 14:13, 31 May 2021
Václav Špála (24 August 1885 in Žlunice – 13 May 1946 in Prague) was a Czech painter, graphic designer and illustrator.
He studied at Prague Academy. He was a member of the group Tvrdošíjní (The Obstinate) and exhibited with them. At the beginning of his career, his work was influenced by Fauvism, later by Cubism. Since 1923 he painted mainly landscapes and still-lives.
Václav Špála ranks among the greatest phenomena of Czech modern art. Czech society alternately rejected him and lavished him with uncritical praise. Špála remains one of the most searched-for artists in the country. His paintings decorate not only classrooms but also numerous offices and living rooms. Špála was one of the first artists to be recognised with the title National Artist, and was awarded it in 1946.
Since 1959 The Václav Špála Gallery carries his name. He is buried at the Vyšehrad Cemetery.
See also
References
- Richard Drury: Václav Špála (1885 - 1946), Prague : The Czech Museum of Fine Arts, 2004, exhibition catalogue, 83pp., ISBN 80-7056-107-6, (Czech) and (in English)
- Václav Špála : mezi avantgardou a živobytím, Prague : National Gallery, 2005, exhibition catalogue, 274 pp., ISBN 80-7035-299-X, (Czech)
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