JOSEF ČAPEK (1887-1945) | ORIGINAL SIGNATURE ON PHOTO (CZECH/ BOHEMIAN)

profession: Painter | country: Czechia | signature: Original signature of the ink on a photograph from the series of portrait photographs "Gallery of outstanding personalities" from the studio of Jindřich Vaněk | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard from the studio

Portrait of Czech writer, painter, and journalist Josef Čapek, one of the most prominent Czech intellectuals, known for his works for both children and adults.

This original photograph comes from the portrait series "Gallery of Outstanding Personalities", created by renowned photographer Jindřich Vaněk.

The photograph captures Čapek in his distinctive appearance, wearing glasses and elegant attire, and is accompanied by his ink signature.

This authentic artifact is valued not only for its historical significance but also as an important testament to a figure who helped shape Czech culture and literature.