1910 - 1960

Olulised teosed

  • Works on this site: 1
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Died: 1960
  • Also known as: Karel Cerny

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.

Küsimused ja vastused

Kas saan Karel Černý teoseid värvi järgi sorteerida?

Lehekülg Värvitoonide indeks koondab Karel Černý teosed värvide järgi.

Kas kunstniku Karel Černý teoste 3D-virtuaaltuuri on saadaval?

Virtuaalne külastus on võimalik: Karel Černý lehekülg 3D-galeria tutvustab kunstniku teoseid kol dimensioonis galeriis.

Kuidas leian Karel Černý teosed konkreetse värvikombinatsiooniga?

Lehel Väripalettide järgi on Karel Černý teosed gruppitud vastavalt nende väripalettidele.

Kas Karel Černý teoselugu on kronoloogiliselt esitatud?

Kunstniku Teoseline ajaline joon lehel on esitatud Karel Černý teosed ajastatud järjekorras, aasta aastale.

Testi oma silma

Iga küsimuse kohta on ainult üks õige vastus.

Küsimus 1:
In which city was Karel Černý born?
Küsimus 2:
Which artist accepted Černý into the second year of the Academy of Fine Arts?
Küsimus 3:
What was Černý's profession before studying art?
Küsimus 4:
Which country did Černý visit in 1946 and 1957, which influenced his color palette?
Küsimus 5:
According to the catalog, in which collection is the work 'Fruit Seller' held?