Ota Janeček (1929-2017) - Nude

Artist: Ota Janeček (1919 - 1996)
Title: Year: 1976
Dimensions: 40 cm x 30 cm (framed) sheet size: 20 x 13 cm
Edition: self-printed
Signed: Yes, handwritten in pencil with personal dedication "for Maria"
Medium: 2-color woodcut
Framed: with a mat
Condition: In good condition.

Ota Janeček was born on August 15, 1919 in Pardubičky. From 1937 to 1939 he studied drawing at the Czech Technical University in Prague. From 1941 to 1942 he studied at the Prague School of Applied Arts. His early work consisted mainly of figural motifs of women and girls, influenced by Amadeo Modigliani and the Paris School. His further work is strongly concerned with the subject of nature, resulting in cycles such as grasses, flowers, birds and butterflies. In his late work he reached a synthesis of all cycles and themes. During his life he illustrated numerous world literature books and, in addition to painting, he devoted himself to graphics; he favored etching, linocuts and lithographs. His paintings are characterized by distinctive colour and poetry. He has won many prestigious awards and prizes at home and abroad, and his works are, among others, in the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery in London. He also worked as a textile designer and was often involved in film. Ota Janeček died in Prague on July 1, 1996.