#4

Gustav Porš
(1888 – 1955)

Letní krajina s břízami

Summer Landscape with Birches
Summer Landscape with Birches
Summer Landscape with Birches
Summer Landscape with Birches
Summer Landscape with Birches
Summer Landscape with Birches
Summer Landscape with Birches
#4

Gustav Porš
(1888 – 1955)

Letní krajina s břízami

Rok
30. léta 20. století
Technika
olej na plátně
Rozměr
51,4 × 44,7 cm
Sold for
22 000 Kč
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Starting price: 19 000 Kč
16. 6. 2026 19:00

Basic info

rok díla
30. léta 20. století
technika
olej na plátně
rozměr
51,4 × 44,7 cm

About

CURATOR'S TIP: Summer Landscape with Birches is a charming example of Gustav Porš’s landscape painting from the first half of the twentieth century. The composition depicts a winding country path framed by elegant birch trees and leading towards distant hills. The artist skillfully creates depth and atmosphere through the interplay of light, shadow and vibrant green tones. The slender white trunks provide rhythm and balance while emphasizing the peaceful character of the scene. Porš captures the beauty of the Czech countryside with remarkable sensitivity. Sunlight filtering through the foliage illuminates the path and surrounding meadow, creating a warm and inviting mood. The painting combines realistic observation with a lyrical interpretation of nature, a quality highly appreciated in the artist’s work. The painting is signed lower left and accompanied by an expert opinion confirming the attribution to Gustav Porš. With its attractive subject matter, pleasant colour palette and decorative quality, the work represents an appealing opportunity for collectors of traditional Czech landscape painting. Provenance: Private collection. Expert Opinion: Accompanied by an expert opinion by PhDr. Jan Stibr confirming the attribution to Gustav Porš. Viewing: The artwork may be viewed during opening hours at Art Gallery Cafe in Prague prior to the auction.

Author

Gustav Porš se narodil 2. února 1888 v Chrudimi. 

Studoval na Akademii umění v Praze v letech 1912–1915 u profesorů Vlaha Bukovace a Jana Preislera. Byl známý jako krajinář a často tvořil na Českomoravské vrchovině, ve Skutči a v Železných horách. Po dokončení studií se usadil ve Skutči, kde žil a pracoval až do konce svého života. 

Jeho díla, zachycující krásu tamější krajiny, jsou dodnes oblíbená a často se dědí z generace na generaci v domácnostech ve Skutči a okolí.

Zemřel 2. května 1955 ve Skutči. 

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