Miloš Jiránek: A Prague Visionary Miloš Jiránek (1875 – 1911) stands as a singular figure in Czech Neo-Impressionist art, remembered primarily for his captivating depictions of Prague and its environs. Born November 19th, 1875, in Lužec nad Vltavou, he descended from noble lineage—his father was a landowner and his mother possessed considerable wealth originating from peasant roots—providing him with an uncommon educational foundation that fostered intellectual curiosity and linguistic proficiency. His formative years were spent under the tutelage of Jaroslav vrchlický, where he absorbed a v…