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Handwritten letter by renowned Czech painter, graphic artist, and illustrator Karel Svolinský, dated August 9, 1945. The letter is addressed to a recipient, most likely a doctor, to whom Svolinský apologizes for his absence from a planned meeting due to urgent obligations in Prague. The text is written in ink on paper, characterized by the delicate and distinctive handwriting of the artist.Karel Svolinský was a significant figure in 20th-century Czech visual arts. His work encompassed designs for postage stamps, book illustrations, and monumental projects, including stained glass windows in St. Vitus Cathedral.