Old Jewish Cemetery&Tomb 15th century/Pragenzis Original Etching, Signed pencil

Description: Old Jewish Cemetery&Tomb 15th century/Pragenzis Original Etching, Signed V.H. Hlavsa The subject matter is a general view of the picturesque part of Old Jewish Cemetery with the oldest tombs from the first half of 15th century. The instant shows the Renaissance tomb framed with summer vegetable created romantic view. The spiritual content mirrors the anxieties of the WWI society thrown in its new every day of the First Republic and its aspiration to refuge from its practical-utilitarian world of alienation for the romantic one. Characteristic symbol for such a feeling was the remote corner of old jewish cemetery. The form of art is a postcard-size etching with possibility use it in post communication. Dimensiones (in mm / inches):The overall size is ca. 135 x 87 / 5,2 x 3,3The image size is ca. 87 x 70 / 3,2 x 2,6 Condition: Grading: Satisfactory see photo. There are some minor imperfections as typical traces of ageing. It means that there are only small visible defects such as creases and bends on the rand of the sheet which do not touch the image. There are no shabbiness on the corners. But there are no unsuitable writings, printings, or pinholes. Original work of art pencil signed by the author Jan Hlavsa (1884–1936) under the V. H. Hlavsa label which shows that it is one of the circle of 10 etchings «Old Prague». Artist’s Main Feature: In historical town Kutná Hora of the provincial Bohemian born well-educated artist Jan Hlavsa (1884–1936) worked as a painter and graphic artist mainly in Prague. Not much is known about the artist in public sources. However, his works are well-known among collectors of Pragenzia. The subject matter of the artist was created by his main themes concerning Prague and its changes over time. Under the V. H. Hlavsa label, he created a cycle of ten etchings «Old Prague». The spiritual content of his work was influenced by the social consciousness of his generation mirroring the great historical events ended so-called «long Nineteenth century» in 1914 and began the period of the modern Imperialism. His real apprenticeship was passed under he famous Graphic School of Max Švabinský. From the forms of art he mastered etching, drypoint and aquatint. Hlavsa strove from the start to express reality as he objectively saw it. The main feature of Hlavsa’s realistic art is his excellent rich and refined colour range. He belongs to the Hollar Association of Czech Graphic Artists, whose members were and are now professional artists of the highest calibre.

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Location: Prague

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