Print – V. POLÁŠEK / View of Prague Castle from the Royal Garden 1964 (Graphic Art 5/180)

ID: s41667
Category: Paintings
Subcategory: Prints
Location: New store

Condition: Used

Description: This art print presents a classic view of Prague's dominant landmark, specifically St. Vitus Cathedral, captured from the adjacent gardens of Prague Castle. In the foreground of the composition, a historic fountain dominates, surrounded by meticulously maintained park landscaping with conical trees. The artist chose a subtle color palette in shades of green, blue, and earthy brown, which gives the work a calm, almost nostalgic atmosphere typical of Czech fine art of the mid-1960s. The work bears a clear signature of V. Polášek with the date '64 (1964) in the lower right corner. In the lower left corner, the numbering 5/150 is provided, confirming that this is a numbered limited edition, likely a lithography technique that faithfully simulates the texture of pastel or colored pencil. The stylized rendition of the architecture, with an emphasis on the verticality of the cathedral's towers, attests to the artist's sense of detail and perspective. The print is set in a period passe-partout and a light wooden frame with a subtle textured detail, consistent with the aesthetics of interior accessories from the second half of the 20th century. The overall composition and chosen technique make this piece an interesting collector's item for lovers of Prague vedutas and post-war Czech graphic art. The patina on the passe-partout further adds an authentic historical character to the work.