Karel Plicka - Praha královská - 1957
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Karel Plicka — Praha královská, 1957, hardback, 192 pages, Czech, photogravure.
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Karel Plicka – Royal Prague (1957)
!! Photogravure technique !!
Publisher: Naše vojsko, Prague
Year of publication: 1957
Pages: 178
Format: Large format
Binding: Original with dust jacket
Condition: Very good; dust jacket with minor wear
This book is a celebration of Prague’s historical and architectural heritage. Karel Plicka captured Prague Castle, churches, gardens, ancient streets, and lesser-known city views. It contains 178 black-and-white photographs printed in photogravure, ensuring exceptional reproduction quality.
Photogravure technique:
Photogravure allows for extremely fine tonal gradations, detailed textures of stone, brick, windows, and shadows, and produces a contrast that brings the images to life. Each photograph appears almost like an original, letting the viewer appreciate even the smallest details of historical architecture. Every image is not only a document but also a work of art that transports the observer into the heart of historic Prague.
Significance and context:
The book offers a unique view of Prague’s royal landmarks and historic locations, captured with Plicka’s characteristic sensitivity and artistic composition. The photographs are breathtaking and captivating, timeless in their appeal, and continue to provide an authentic representation of Prague as it could be seen by a visitor in the mid-20th century. This publication is not only a collection of beautiful images but also a valuable document of Prague’s history and architecture.
Seller's Story
I strive to find and offer you the most interesting items from Prague’s antiquarian bookstores and second-hand shops: autographs, rarities, photographs, bibliophilia, old prints, posters, maps, catalogs, high-quality or sold-out books, as well as fine art.
Prague has always been a meeting point of cultures and languages. Especially during the 20th century, Czechoslovakia was visited by numerous world-renowned artists, writers, scientists, and other notable figures who left their mark here and established connections with local culture or institutions. So the selection here will be rich in provenance — including German, French, English, Russian, or, for example, Italian.
However, I will also aim to highlight more or less well-known Czech artists and noteworthy items — of interest to collectors and art lovers, especially those passionate about autographs, fine art, and related fields.
Karel Plicka – Royal Prague (1957)
!! Photogravure technique !!
Publisher: Naše vojsko, Prague
Year of publication: 1957
Pages: 178
Format: Large format
Binding: Original with dust jacket
Condition: Very good; dust jacket with minor wear
This book is a celebration of Prague’s historical and architectural heritage. Karel Plicka captured Prague Castle, churches, gardens, ancient streets, and lesser-known city views. It contains 178 black-and-white photographs printed in photogravure, ensuring exceptional reproduction quality.
Photogravure technique:
Photogravure allows for extremely fine tonal gradations, detailed textures of stone, brick, windows, and shadows, and produces a contrast that brings the images to life. Each photograph appears almost like an original, letting the viewer appreciate even the smallest details of historical architecture. Every image is not only a document but also a work of art that transports the observer into the heart of historic Prague.
Significance and context:
The book offers a unique view of Prague’s royal landmarks and historic locations, captured with Plicka’s characteristic sensitivity and artistic composition. The photographs are breathtaking and captivating, timeless in their appeal, and continue to provide an authentic representation of Prague as it could be seen by a visitor in the mid-20th century. This publication is not only a collection of beautiful images but also a valuable document of Prague’s history and architecture.
Seller's Story
I strive to find and offer you the most interesting items from Prague’s antiquarian bookstores and second-hand shops: autographs, rarities, photographs, bibliophilia, old prints, posters, maps, catalogs, high-quality or sold-out books, as well as fine art.
Prague has always been a meeting point of cultures and languages. Especially during the 20th century, Czechoslovakia was visited by numerous world-renowned artists, writers, scientists, and other notable figures who left their mark here and established connections with local culture or institutions. So the selection here will be rich in provenance — including German, French, English, Russian, or, for example, Italian.
However, I will also aim to highlight more or less well-known Czech artists and noteworthy items — of interest to collectors and art lovers, especially those passionate about autographs, fine art, and related fields.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Architecture, Photography, Regional interest
Book Title
Praha královská
Author/ Illustrator
Karel Plicka
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1957
Height
34 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
25.5 cm
Language
Czech
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Naše vojsko
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
192
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