An evocative drawing by Jan Zrzavý from 1964 depicting a stylised harbour scene with several small boats set among strongly simplified coastal formations. The composition is built primarily in delicate grey pencil tones, creating a calm and almost dreamlike atmosphere. The rocky and coastal forms are reduced to soft, rounded and occasionally pointed shapes characteristic of Zrzavý’s distinctive visual language. Small sailing boats appear on the quiet surface of the water, their simplified silhouettes adding rhythm and spatial depth to the scene. Particularly striking is the pair of boats on the right, highlighted by the artist in red. This limited use of colour creates a powerful contrast with the predominantly monochrome drawing and draws attention to the central motif. The horizontal layering of sea, coast and sky reinforces the sense of distance and tranquillity, while the stylised rock formations create an enclosed, almost imaginary harbour space. The work demonstrates Zrzavý’s remarkable ability to transform a simple landscape subject into a poetic and highly refined visual composition. Signed and dated lower left with the monogram “J. Z. 64”. Provenance: extensive private Prague collection. The work is accompanied by an expert opinion prepared by PhDr. Michael Zachař, which is included with the auction lot. PhDr. Michael Zachař is a respected Czech art historian and specialist in Czech art of the 19th and 20th centuries. This expert assessment represents an important added value and provides significant support for the work's collector and investment standing. CURATOR’S TIP: A visually compelling work by Jan Zrzavý combining one of his most characteristic subjects – sea, coast and boats – with an economical and highly refined visual language. The contrast between the delicate monochrome drawing and the pair of red boats is particularly attractive. The 35.5 × 23 cm format, 1964 date, signature and accompanying expert opinion make this a highly interesting collector’s piece. FOR INVESTORS: Works on paper by Jan Zrzavý form a traditionally sought-after part of his oeuvre and offer the opportunity to acquire an original work by one of the most important Czech artists of the 20th century at a significantly more accessible level than his paintings. This work combines a characteristic Zrzavý motif of boats and coast, precise dating to 1964, signature, representative format and an expert opinion by PhDr. Michael Zachař. The starting price of CZK 66,000 is therefore attractively set and leaves room for auction growth.