An exceptionally compelling, large-scale and richly detailed work by Josef Hlinomaz from 1973. In this horizontally composed canvas, the artist unfolds his own fantastical microcosm in which reality naturally merges with humour, dream, theatre and artistic imagination. The central figure is the painter himself with a palette, surrounded by a colourful company of people, animals and fantastical motifs. Around him appear a balloon, circus tent, exotic birds, dogs, a female figure, a magician, architecture, a lighthouse and numerous smaller narratives inviting gradual exploration of the painting. Hlinomaz created an almost personal manifesto of his painterly world – a free space in which the rules of reality no longer apply and individual events can coexist simultaneously. His ability to combine humour, fantasy, grotesque imagery and disarming spontaneity is among the most characteristic qualities of his painting. The present canvas is distinguished not only by its generous format but especially by the concentration of numerous typical Hlinomaz motifs within a single composition. The work reads as a distinctive visual narrative about the artist himself, his imagination and his joy of painting. Its appeal is further enhanced by the preserved original character of the painting and its original framing. The owner of the work commissioned expert documentation, registration no. 5/4/2026, prepared by Milan Škorpil on 5 April 2026. The documentation states that the painting was thoroughly examined and studied and, on the basis of its subject, style and signature, attributes it to the painter Josef Hlinomaz. It also records the work as being in its original condition without intervention, alteration, restoration or cleaning. The complete expert documentation, including photographic documentation, is reproduced among the photographs accompanying this auction lot. The work is signed and dated lower centre “HLINOMAZ 1973”, presented in its original wooden frame and preserved in its original condition without intervention, alteration, restoration or cleaning. CURATOR’S TIP: An exceptionally attractive work by Hlinomaz. Its large format, 1973 date, unusually rich figurative composition and, above all, the subject The Painter’s World make this a painting that very effectively captures the essence of the artist’s oeuvre. Hlinomaz seems to invite the viewer directly into his own imaginary universe, and works of such complexity are particularly interesting from a collector’s perspective. FOR INVESTORS: Josef Hlinomaz has a stable collector following on the Czech auction market, and high-quality works achieve notable auction results. The large format, attractive subject, 1973 date, original condition and expert documentation commissioned by the owner of the work represent a strong combination of collector attributes. The starting price of CZK 120,000 represents an attractive entry level for this large-scale, thematically rich and professionally documented painting.