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"Poslední píseň" (The Last Song) – Original Print by Jan Konůpek, Czechoslovakia, 1922

"Poslední píseň" (The Last Song) – Original Print by Jan Konůpek, Czechoslovakia, 1922

3.500,00 Kč
3.500,00 Kč
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Artist: Jan Konůpek (1883–1950)
Technique: Original Etching / Graphic Work, 1922
Dimensions:
  • Image Size: 33 x 25 cm
  • Total Paper Size: 52 x 41 cm
This hauntingly beautiful work, titled Poslední píseň (The Last Song), is a quintessential example of Jan Konůpek’s visionary symbolism. It depicts a solemn string quartet performing a final tribute around a casket, set against a backdrop where the physical world meets the spiritual.
The composition is divided between the grounded, rhythmic figures of the musicians and a dramatic, swirling "opening" in the sky that reveals a celestial procession of ghostly figures. This interplay between life, death, and the "beyond" was a central theme for Konůpek, who co-founded the influential Sursum group of symbolist artists.
Jan Konůpek was one of the most prominent Czech graphic artists and illustrators of the 20th century. His work is deeply rooted in mysticism, decadence, and occultism, often drawing inspiration from gothic and baroque architecture as well as classical literature like Dante’s Divine Comedy. His prints are highly sought after for their intricate detail and profound atmosphere.
Condition & Details
  • Signature: Signed in the plate (bottom right).
  • Margins: Generous margins on heavy paper, suitable for professional framing.
  • Provenance: An authentic piece from one of the masters of the Czech modern graphic tradition.
Jan Konůpek is recognized as a master of the Czech modern graphic tradition. His works are held in the permanent collections of the most prestigious art institutions in Central Europe, including:
  • National Gallery Prague: Home to an extensive collection of his prints and drawings, often featured in major retrospectives on Czech Symbolism and the interwar avant-garde.
  • Regional Gallery in Liberec: Regularly exhibits his work, recently featuring him in the 2023 exhibition Na druhý břeh (To the Other Shore), which explored the intersection of spiritism and decadence in art.
  • Other Notable Collections: His work is also represented in the Moravian Gallery in Brno, the Aleš South Bohemian Gallery, and the Gallery of the Capital City of Prague.
Owning a piece by Konůpek is not just an aesthetic choice but an investment in a seminal figure of the European Symbolist movement.

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