1925

Composition (Josef Šíma, 1925)

Composition comes from the hand of Josef Šíma (1891–1971). It dates from 1925. It is kept at Moravian Gallery in Brno in Brno, Czech Republic.

1925
Moravian Gallery in Brno

Composition by Josef Šíma, 1925, Moravian Gallery in Brno.

Composition at a glance

Title: Composition
Artist: Josef Šíma (1891–1971)
Artist born in: Jaroměř, Czech Republic
Date: 1925
Where to see it: Moravian Gallery in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic

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Where is Composition on view?

Moravian Gallery in Brno

Brno, Czech Republic

A Tapestry of Czech Art: The Soul of Moravia To step within the walls of the Moravian Gallery in Brno is to embark on a profound journey through the very heartbeat of the Czech lands. As the second-largest art institution in the Czech Republic, this gallery does not merely function as a repository for relics of the past; rather, it serves as a vibrant, living chronicle of European artistic evolution. The air within its halls seems thick with the spiritual intensity of Gothic sculpture and the dramatic grandeur of Baroque masterpieces, all interwoven with the sharp, innovative spirit of contemporary design.

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What you may wonder about Composition

Where is "Composition" by Josef Šíma on display today?

The original "Composition" by Josef Šíma is held at the Moravian Gallery in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

In what year was "Composition" by Josef Šíma created?

"Composition" dates from 1925. The date places the work within Josef Šíma's career and its era.

Can the image of "Composition" by Josef Šíma be freely reproduced?

Regarding copyright, "Composition" is still protected by copyright.

Who created "Composition"?

The artist behind "Composition" is Josef Šíma. The work is catalogued under Josef Šíma's name.

What was Josef Šíma's age when "Composition" was created?

When "Composition" was created in 1925, Josef Šíma - born in 1891 - was 34 years old.

Why is the copyright status of "Composition" what it is?

"Composition" by Josef Šíma is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Josef Šíma died in 1971.

Is "Composition" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Composition" is held in Czech Republic, while Josef Šíma was born in Czech Republic.

Josef Šíma, the painter

1891–1971, Czech Republic

Josef Šíma

Early Life and Artistic Training Josef Šíma was born on 18 March 1891 in Jaroměř, Czech Republic. His formative years were shaped by the intellectual and artistic currents of Prague, a city that would provide the foundation for his complex visual language. He sought formal instruction at the Academy of Arts in Prague, where he refined his technical skills and began to develop a distinct perspective on the world around him. During his time in Prague, Šíma studied under the Symbolist painter Jan Preisler.

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