Josef Fanta

Josef Fanta (1856–1954) was a Czechoslovak architect, sculptor and painter.

Josef Fanta in brief

Born
1856
Died
1954
Known for
architect, sculptor, painter, teacher, preservationist and writer
Place of birth
Sudoměřice u Tábora
Contents

Overview

Born at Sudoměřice u Tábora in 1856, died at Prague in 1954.

In detail

training under Josef Zítek is recorded. the recorded working language is Czech.

The authority associates the name with Art Nouveau architecture.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Hradec Králové. Membership is recorded of Czech Academy of Science and Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Josef Fanta”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q144050: Josef Fanta

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