Jakub Obrovský
Jakub Obrovský (1882–1949) was a sculptor, pedagogue and painter.
Also recorded as Jakub Obrovsky; Jacub Obrowsky.
Jakub Obrovský in brief
- Born
- 1882
- Died
- 1949
- Known for
- sculptor, pedagogue, painter, university teacher, writer and artist
- Place of birth
- Brno-Bystrc
Overview
Recorded at birth as Jakob Obrovský.
Also worked under the name Ferdyš Fókal.
Born at Brno-Bystrc in 1882, died at Prague in 1949.
In detail
Jakub Obrovský studied at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague and Academy of Fine Arts, Prague. training under Celda Klouček, Emanuel Krescenc Liška and Vítězslav Karel Mašek is recorded.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are graphics. The authority associates the name with academic art and Symbolism.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Brno. Employment is recorded with Academy of Fine Arts, Prague. Membership is recorded of Czech Academy of Science and Art.
Work by Jakub Obrovský is recorded in the collections of Olomouc Museum of Art, Moravian Gallery in Brno and National Gallery Prague.
Sources
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“Jakub Obrovský”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1679686: Jakub Obrovský
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