1909–1945 · Czechoslovakia
Cyprián Majerník
Cyprián Majerník was a Czechoslovak artist who lived from 1909 to 1945. Solis Prints offers fine art prints of his work, including Atelier, At Night, Black Warrior, Bouquet, and Calf.
Timeline
- 1909Born in Czechoslovakia.
- 1945Died in 1945, aged 36; the location and cause of death are not specified.
- 1945His life and work were cut short, leaving behind a body of work reflecting the anxieties of pre-war Europe.
- 1945Associated with the École de Paris, absorbing influences from modern masters.
- 1945Paintings often featured clowns, wandering figures, and scenes of urban isolation.
- 1945His clowns are imbued with sadness, acting as metaphors for the human condition.
- 1945Created the work "The Loner".
- 1945Created various clown studies.
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