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Josef Šíma

Josef Šíma (1891–1971) was a French painter, artist and illustrator.

Also recorded as Josef Šimá; Joseph Šíma; J. Šíma; Josef Sima; Josef Chima; Joseph Sima.

Josef Šíma in brief

Born
1891
Died
1971
Known for
painter, artist, illustrator, translator, draftsperson and journalist
Place of birth
Jaroměř
Contents

Overview

Born at Jaroměř in 1891, died at 12th arrondissement of Paris in 1971.

In detail

Josef Šíma studied at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague and Academy of Fine Arts, Prague. training under Jan Preisler is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is visual arts and literature. The authority associates the name with Symbolism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France and Brno.

Work by Josef Šíma is recorded in the collections of Moravian Gallery in Brno, Belvedere, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Musée d'art moderne de Paris and Israel Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

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

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q551857: Josef Šíma

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