Vladimír Stříbrný

1905 - 1970

Essentials

  • Museums on this site: Liptov Gallery of Peter Michal Bohúň
  • Top 3 works: Portrait of Jan Mikolášik
  • Lifespan: 65 years
  • Art period: Modern
  • Also known as: Vladimír Václav Jan Stříbrný
  • Top-ranked work: Portrait of Jan Mikolášik

Life and Education

Born in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, Vladimír Stříbrný was the son of Jan Stříbrný, an accountant, and Leopoldina Kašparová. His family eventually moved to Nitra, Slovakia, where he attended primary and secondary school. His formal artistic training began in Prague at the Academy of Fine Arts. During the 1920/1921 school year, he studied at a general school under Professor Jakub Obrovský, where he received an award and was graded as excellent. He continued his studies between 1921 and 1925 at the same school in the specialized program of Professor Vratislav Nechleba.

His artistic journey included travels to Italy, France, and Germany. Throughout his career, he was a long-term member of the JUV and participated in their exhibitions regularly. He maintained an atelier in Prague at XIX Nad Královskou oborou 31.

Artistic Focus and Exhibitions

As a painter, Vladimír Stříbrný focused his work on the female form, though he also produced landscapes and various still lifes. His work has been represented in several Czech gallery and museum collections, including:

His exhibitions spanned several decades, including a solo exhibition at Topičův salon in Prague in 1931. He participated in numerous collective exhibitions organized by the Jednota umělců výtvarných and other groups in cities such as Brno and Hradec Králové.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see the color profile of Vladimír Stříbrný's work?

Vladimír Stříbrný's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

How many artworks by Vladimír Stříbrný are available to browse?

You can browse 1 artwork by Vladimír Stříbrný on the All Artworks page.

What are the birth city and country of Vladimír Stříbrný?

Vladimír Stříbrný was born in České Budějovice, in Czech Republic.

Is there a complete list of Vladimír Stříbrný's artworks?

Every work by Vladimír Stříbrný on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Quiz

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Question 1:
In which city was Vladimír Stříbrný born?
Question 2:
Where did the artist continue his studies after moving to Prague?
Question 3:
Which of the following subjects did Vladimír Stříbrný enjoy painting?
Question 4:
In which year was the work 'Portrait of Jan Mikolášik' created?
Question 5:
Which country did the artist draw knowledge from during his artistic travels?