Painting – Portrait of BEDŘICH SMETANA, Prague (signed, graphic print)

ID: s41802
Category: Paintings
Subcategory: Prints
Location: New store

Condition: Used

Description: A portrait depiction of the important Czech composer Bedřich Smetana. The artwork captures Smetana with characteristic features, a beard, and period attire. Below the portrait is a graphically rendered ribbon with musical notation containing the text "mi-lo vá - ni" (beloved), and the years 1824 – 1884, referring to the composer's lifespan. The composition is complemented by stylized branches with leaves on the sides. The etching technique on paper allows for detailed and fine lines, contributing to the precise capture of the portrait and small elements. The work is signed in pencil in the lower right corner below the print itself. Given the dates on the print, it is a commemorative or memorial work. A handwritten note on the back of the frame "namalován na Vánoce 1921 Praha" (painted for Christmas 1921 Prague) provides information about the date of acquisition or framing in 1921 in Prague, placing the item in a specific historical context. The graphic print is mounted in a simple black wooden frame with a passe-partout. The paper of both the graphic print and the passe-partout shows signs of aging, including yellowing and several stains, which are characteristic of paper works from the early 20th century. The print itself is optically well-preserved and details are clearly visible. The wooden frame has minor surface abrasions. The back is covered with cardboard fastened with nails and paper tape. A round stamp is visible on the back of the frame. This etching represents an interesting document of Czech musical history and collecting from the early 20th century. It is suitable for collectors of graphic prints, lovers of Czech culture and music, and also for those seeking items with documentary value and a story. The work is valuable for its historical connection to Bedřich Smetana and as an artifact from a specific time and place.

800 Kč / €33