1910 - 1960

Základní informace

  • Top-ranked work: Fruit Seller
  • Museums on this site: Moravská galerie v Brně
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Born: 1910, Brno, Czech Republic
  • Lifespan: 50 years
  • Nationality: Czech Republic

The Life and Art of Karel Černý

Karel Černý was a Czech painter, draftsperson, illustrator, and graphic artist. Born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, he initially trained as a mechanic before attending an evening school for drawing and painting. His talent was recognized early when he was accepted into the second year of the Academy of Fine Arts by Jakub Obrovský. During his studies from 1933 to 1938, he was also supported by the collector Jaroslav Borovička. Throughout his career, Černý held 28 solo exhibitions, with his work being showcased in various international locations including Paris, São Paulo, Venice, Brussels, Helsinki, Bucharest, Budapest, Moscow, Berlin, and Düsseldorf.

Artistic Style and Subject Matter

The work of Karel Černý is characterized by a thick, impasto application of paint, often utilizing colors he mixed himself from powdered pigments. His palette frequently featured shades of violet, blue, green, gray, black, and brown. His compositions often focused on specific recurring themes, such as:

His paintings often reflected the atmosphere of the era, particularly during the period of the Nazi occupation. His oeuvre includes works such as Resurrection, created for a chapel in Koryta, and pieces like Wailing Women and Lamentation. In later years, following travels to France, his color palette became clearer, leading him to paint still lifes and nocturnal landscapes. His works are held in various collections, including the National Gallery in Prague and the Moravian Gallery in Brno.

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Otázka 1:
In which city was Karel Černý born?
Otázka 2:
Which artist accepted Černý into the second year of the Academy of Fine Arts?
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What was Černý's profession before studying art?
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Which country did Černý visit in 1946 and 1957, which influenced his color palette?
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According to the catalog, in which collection is the work 'Fruit Seller' held?