Czech Posters

The painting is a paean to several famous Czech composers, celebrated and glorified by admiring angels. The bearded gentleman in the centre is Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884) best...

Slavia holds a ring in her hand which symbolizes unity, and there are two stylized peace doves on the armrests of the hidden throne she is sitting on; but just in case, she also...

The poster for Princess Hyacinth promotes Ladislav Novák and Oskar Nedbal’s pantomime ballet, starring popular actress Andula Sedláčková. The hyacinth motif recurs throughout...

The Moravian Teachers’ Choir was a choral ensemble, whose repertoire ranged from classical to popular and folk music, including compositions by Leoš Janáček. The choir toured in...