An atmospheric Prague view by Jan Slavíček, dated 1962, most probably depicting a view from the Petřín gardens towards Hradčany. A winding path with small figures passes through flowering trees and fresh greenery in the foreground, while the historic city panorama emerges in the distance. The composition is built on the attractive contrast between an intimate garden setting and the architecture of Prague beyond. A luminous palette of greens, yellows, pinks, blues and whites evokes the freshness of spring, while Slavíček's confident and spontaneous brushwork captures the changing effects of light within the vegetation. Prague and its panoramas became one of the defining subjects of the artist's mature oeuvre. Oil on canvas, 45 × 60 cm. Signed and dated lower left “J. Slavíček 62”. Excellent condition. Provenance: extensive private Moravian 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: An attractive Prague motif combining several qualities sought after by collectors – a popular Prague subject, beautiful spring atmosphere, representative format, oil technique and precise dating to 1962. The contrast between the flowering Petřín gardens and the panorama of the historic city is particularly appealing. The accompanying expert opinion by PhDr. Michael Zachař represents significant added value. FOR INVESTORS: Prague motifs form an important and sought-after part of Jan Slavíček’s oeuvre. The present work combines an attractive Prague subject, the date 1962, oil technique, signature, a representative 45 × 60 cm format and an expert opinion by PhDr. Michael Zachař. The starting price of CZK 35,000 therefore represents a very attractive entry level.