alfréd justitz was a czech modernist painter and illustrator, born in nová cerekev, czech republic in 1879 and died in bratislava, slovakia in 1934. he was one of three sons born into a jewish family and studied architecture at the czech technical university in prague before transferring to the academy of fine arts.
early life and education
justitz worked with ludwig schmid-reutte in karlsruhe and wilhelm trübner in berlin. in 1910, he visited paris and was influenced by the works of paul cézanne and honoré daumier. from 1918 to 1924, he exhibited with tvrdošíjní, a group of mostly young, modern artists.artistic career
justitz created posters for galleries and stores and produced illustrations for the czech edition of notre dame de paris by victor hugo in 1927. he joined the mánes union of fine arts in 1928. justitz loved dogs and was an enthusiastic promoter and breeder of boxers. he became a trustee of the českomoravská kynologická unie, where he was put in charge of maintaining the breeding records.significance and legacy
justitz's ashes were returned to his hometown and placed in an urn at the jewish cemetery after his death. his artistic legacy can be seen in the museum stadtische kunstsammlungen gorlitz, germany, which houses an impressive collection of artworks from various periods and styles. the museum's collection includes works by renowned artists such as lovis corinth and amedeo modigliani. justitz's contributions to the world of art are a testament to his skill and dedication.- important: the museum collection hugo fischer is a remarkable collection of artworks that showcases the evolution of german and european painting from the 19th to the early 20th century.
- notable: justitz's work can be found in various museums, including the museum stadtische kunstsammlungen gorlitz and the českomoravská kynologická unie.
- relevant: the WahooArt.com website provides a wide range of handmade oil paintings reproductions and prints on canvas of famous artworks, including those by justitz.
