Václav Špála

Václav Špála (1885–1946) was a Czechoslovak painter, illustrator and graphic artist.

Also recorded as Vaclav Spala; Václav Spála.

Václav Špála in brief

Born
1885
Died
1946
Known for
painter, illustrator, graphic artist and teacher
Place of birth
Žlunice
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Overview

Born at Žlunice in 1885, died at Prague in 1946.

In detail

Václav Špála studied at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague and Academy of Fine Arts, Prague. the recorded working language is Czech.

The field of work recorded is painting, graphics and illustration.

Work by Václav Špála is recorded in the collections of Belvedere, Moravian Gallery in Brno, Slovak National Gallery, National Gallery Prague and Gallery of Fine Arts in Ostrava.

Distinctions recorded are Národní umělec.

Sources

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    “Václav Špála”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2477590: Václav Špála

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