#144

Leopold Musil
(1920 – 1997)

Jihlava – Near the Gate of the Mother of God

Leopold Musil (1920 - 1997) - Jihlava – Near the Gate of the Mother of God
Leopold Musil (1920 - 1997) - Jihlava – Near the Gate of the Mother of God
Leopold Musil (1920 - 1997) - Jihlava – Near the Gate of the Mother of God
Leopold Musil (1920 - 1997) - Jihlava – Near the Gate of the Mother of God
Leopold Musil (1920 - 1997) - Jihlava – Near the Gate of the Mother of God
#144

Leopold Musil
(1920 – 1997)

Jihlava – Near the Gate of the Mother of God

Rok
nedatováno
Technika
olej na sololitu
Rozměr
25 × 21 cm
Starting price
6 000 Kč
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Rok díla
nedatováno
Technika
olej na sololitu
Rozměr
25 × 21 cm

About

Leopold Musil (1920–1997) was a Czech painter whose work included landscapes and urban subjects, characterised by a sensitivity to the atmosphere of a particular place, cultivated colour and an ability to integrate architecture naturally into its surroundings.

The present painting depicts the Church of St Roch in Olšany, Prague, a distinctive historic landmark in the Žižkov district. The Baroque church, with its characteristic central form and dome, is shown during winter, when the bare surrounding trees reveal and emphasise its distinctive silhouette.

Rather than creating a documentary architectural record, Musil focuses primarily on the atmosphere of the place. The church emerges from the winter surroundings through a restrained palette of grey, brown, ochre and bluish tones. Bare branches form a delicate linear structure in front of the architecture while simultaneously enhancing the sense of spatial depth. The artist's loose painterly handling gives the composition vitality and immediacy, while the subdued light reinforces the quiet mood of a winter day.

The Church of St Roch is a distinctive historical landmark of the Olšany area and a recognisable element of Prague's architectural heritage. Musil presents it without monumental pathos, instead portraying the building as an integral part of the urban environment, where historic architecture, trees and changing atmosphere come together in a harmonious whole.

Executed in oil on hardboard, signed “Musil” lower right. The reverse bears an original label containing information relating to the artist and the work. Dimensions: 25 × 21 cm.

CURATOR'S TIP: A charming intimate Prague cityscape depicting the clearly identifiable Church of St Roch in Olšany. The winter atmosphere, characteristic silhouette of the Baroque church and appealing collector's format enhance the work's attractiveness. It will appeal not only to collectors of Leopold Musil but also to those interested in historic Prague and Czech cityscape painting.

FOR INVESTORS AND COLLECTORS: Prague cityscapes form a traditionally popular field of Czech collecting, particularly when they depict a specific and readily identifiable historic location. This work combines an attractive Prague subject, the artist's signature, oil technique and an intimate collector-friendly format. The starting price of CZK 6,000 offers an accessible entry point into the auction.

Author

Leopold Musil, významný český výtvarník, se narodil 2. prosince 1920 v Lukách nad Jihlavou. Studoval reálné gymnázium v Moravských Budějovicích a po skončení války pokračoval ve studiu na pražské Akademii výtvarných umění u profesora Jána Želibského. Během svého studia získal v letech 1947 a 1949 II. cenu Akademie, což bylo ocenění jeho výjimečného uměleckého talentu.

Leopold Musil byl členem Svazu československých výtvarných umělců a během svého života se účastnil mnoha zahraničních výstav v Oslo, Vídni, Tokiu, Torontu, Buenos Aires a dalších městech. V domácím prostředí pravidelně vystavoval v Praze v letech 1951-1969 na výstavách Jednoty umělců výtvarných a v předních pražských salónech. Výrazně se zapojil do kulturní scény a roku 1954 se účastnil výstavy „Mladá generace v ČSR“ v Brně.

Musil měl také řadu samostatných výstav, které probíhaly v různých českých městech, včetně Prahy, Jihlavy, Moravských Budějovic, Českých Budějovic, Kralup, Plzně a Rakovníka. Jeho díla byla známá svou originalitou a technickou brilancí, a Musil si získal respekt jak doma, tak i za hranicemi.

Leopold Musil zemřel v roce 1997.

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