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VACLAV JANSA PRAGUE CZECH ARTIST OFFER 3 PIC. COLOR OFFSET VINTAGE - $125 (BALLWIN)
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best known for his watercolors of the Old Town in Prague
During this period, the Prague city government began to redevelop parts of the old city (Staré Město) and the Jewish ghetto. A commission was established to create an inventory and document the buildings that were slated for demolition. Pursuant to this, the Mánes Union of Fine Arts engaged Jansa to paint as much of the area as possible. During the late 1890s, he produced over 150 watercolors depicting the Staré Město and the Nové Město. Many of these were published in book form in 1908 and 1911.
The specifications on these 3 remarkable pictures offered are:
Printing/drawing area 6.5" X 10" H
Frame size 11.5 x 14.5" h 1 each
Frame size 14.5 x 18.5" h 2 each
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Some background of the steps and the Nove Zamecke School (VACLAV) featured the school and steps in one image on this site.
The Staré zámecké schody, also known as the Old Castle Stairs, are an iconic historical landmark in Prague, Czech Republic. These steps are not just an architectural marvel but also a significant part of the city’s rich cultural fabric. Originating in the 16th century, the stairs connect the bailey of Prague Castle to Klárov in Lesser Town, a route believed to have been used since the 9th century.