The Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen

The Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen is in its work of collection creation aimed mainly on Czech fine art from Gothic to present day. Especially valuable collection comprises art of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century, where almost all important artists are represented by their productions, often in compact developmental sets. For example production of J. Navrátil, K. Purkyně, M. Aleš, J. Mařák, A. Chittussi, Fr. Tichý and many others. Also set of Mikoláš Aleš`s painting pasteboards with scenes intended for facades of Pilsen houses belongs to important units. Valuable one is pasteboard Žalov, supporting steady for foyer of National Theatre. Many collection subjects were presented not only in national exhibition halls, but also in many foreign countries. For example M.B.Braun`s plastic sculpture of Annunciation, Alfons Mucha`s production, Preisler`s triptych Spring, M.Švabinský`s portrait of Ely, Toyen`s and J.Šíma`s paintings and drawings.

(19.12.2011)