Josef Navrátil

1798 - 1865

Josef Navrátil

Essentials

  • Color intensity:
    • balanced
    • monochromatic
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Born: 1798, Slaný, Czech Republic
  • Also known as:
    • Josef Matěj Navrátil
    • J. Nawratil
    • Josef Nawratil
    • იოსებ ნავრატილი
    • Йозеф Навратил
  • Lifespan: 67 years
  • Top 3 works:
    • In the Garden Restaurant
    • The Singer Henrietta Grosserová as Norma, study
    • Study of Slovak Types
  • Died: 1865

early life and training

josef matěj navrátil, a renowned czech painter, was born in slaný in 1798. his father, a skilled decorator, initially trained him in the art of decoration. navrátil furthered his studies at the academy of fine arts, prague, which led to his specialization as a painter-decorator. this academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future artistic endeavors.

artistic career and influences

navrátil's early work was characterized by wall paintings that still adorn various objects in prague, including the prestigious prague castle. his travels, particularly to switzerland, broadened his artistic horizons. notably, between 1850 and 1853, navrátil, with the assistance of several helpers, decorated twenty rooms in the imperial castle at zákupy, featuring historical, genre, and allegorical works.

legacy and later life

navrátil's artistic prominence led to his appointment as president of the union of artists in 1850. however, a stroke in 1861 left him partially paralyzed, forcing him to relinquish this position. despite living in poverty, navrátil's influence on czech art is undeniable.

posthumous recognition and commemoration

* in 1909, the rudolfinum hosted the first comprehensive exhibition of navrátil's work. * a street near charles square in prague was named after him in 1952. * his art inspired photographer josef sudek, evident in his still-life paintings from the 1950s. notable works and collections: key dates: * born in 1798 * died in 1865 * president of the union of artists in 1850
By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team

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Question 2:
Which of the following events significantly influenced Delacroix's artistic vision and subject matter?
Question 3:
Delacroix’s painting *Liberty Leading the People* depicts which historical event?
Question 4:
What artistic style did Delacroix draw inspiration from when creating his works, contrasting with the prevailing Neoclassical approach?
Question 5:
Delacroix’s visit to which location provided him with new subjects for his art?

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Pieces by theme

Study Of Slovak Types — Josef Navrátil
academic foundation
Plums — Josef Navrátil
academic training
Plums — Josef Navrátil
czech art history
Quinces — Josef Navrátil
czech artistic influence
Plums — Josef Navrátil
decorative artist
Study Of Slovak Types — Josef Navrátil
decorative training
Study Of Slovak Types — Josef Navrátil
ethnographic studies
Study Of Slovak Types — Josef Navrátil
figurative sketches
In Chlumecký’s Wine-cellar — Josef Navrátil
genre painting
Mountain Valley Near Zillertal — Josef Navrátil
landscape painting
Mountain Valley Near Zillertal — Josef Navrátil
president of union artists
In Chlumecký’s Wine-cellar — Josef Navrátil
rococo colorist tradition

Most viewed pieces

In The Garden Restaurant — Josef Navrátil
In the Garden Restaurant – original artwork by Josef Navrátil
The Singer Henrietta Grosserová As Norma, Study — Josef Navrátil
The Singer Henrietta Grosserová as Norma, study
Study Of Slovak Types — Josef Navrátil
Study of Slovak Types
Plums — Josef Navrátil
Plums – original artwork by Josef Navrátil
Mountain Valley Near Zillertal — Josef Navrátil
Mountain Valley near Zillertal – original artwork by Josef Navrátil
Quinces — Josef Navrátil
Quinces, Josef Navrátil
Plums With A Twig — Josef Navrátil
Plums with a Twig – original artwork by Josef Navrátil
Dancer — Josef Navrátil
Dancer by Josef Navrátil
Portrait Of A Lady — Josef Navrátil
Portrait of a Lady – original artwork by Josef Navrátil
Young Mother With Child — Josef Navrátil
Young Mother With Child – original artwork by Josef Navrátil
Men Around The Table — Josef Navrátil
Josef Navrátil: Men around the Table
Lady With A Veil — Josef Navrátil
Lady with a Veil – original artwork by Josef Navrátil

Artworks by Color

Dancer — Josef Navrátil
Black
Lady With A Veil — Josef Navrátil
Driftwood
In The Garden Restaurant — Josef Navrátil
Espresso
Village Waterfall — Josef Navrátil
Gray
Plums With A Twig — Josef Navrátil
Phthalo Green
Young Mother With Child — Josef Navrátil
Quinacridone Magenta
Anchovies — Josef Navrátil
Rosy Brown
The Singer Henrietta Grosserová As Norma, Study — Josef Navrátil
Walnut

Artworks by Color Contrast

Portrait Of A Lady — Josef Navrátil
Balanced
Large Mountain Scenery — Josef Navrátil
Bold
Othello And Desdemona — Josef Navrátil
Gentle
Forest Study — Josef Navrátil
Serene
Melon Cut In Half — Josef Navrátil
Statement

Questions & Answers

What art period did Josef Navrátil belong to?

19th Century

When did Josef Navrátil die?

1865

Where is Josef Navrátil from?

Czech Republic

What are other names Josef Navrátil is known by?

Josef Matěj Navrátil, J. Nawratil, Josef Nawratil

What is the color intensity of Josef Navrátil's work?

balanced, monochromatic

Delacroix’s painting *Liberty Leading the People* depicts which historical event?

The July Revolution

What artistic style did Delacroix draw inspiration from when creating his works, contrasting with the prevailing Neoclassical approach?

Color and movement of Rubens and Venetian Renaissance painters

Who is Josef Navrátil?

early life and training josef matěj navrátil, a renowned czech painter, was born in slaný in 1798. his father, a skilled decorator, initially trained him in the art of decoration. navrátil furthered his studies at the academy of fine arts, prague, which led to his specialization as a painter-decorator. this academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future artistic endeavors. artistic career and influences navrátil's early work was characterized by wall paintings that still adorn various ob

Delacroix’s visit to which location provided him with new subjects for his art?

Morocco

What colors are typical in Josef Navrátil's work?

walnut