J. Neff

Karel Šimůnek, print: Václav Neubert, Prague, Bohemia, 1898

Colour lithograph on paper.

H: 193,5 cm / W: 74 cm

UMP 14274

Donated by the school principal (Jan?) Doubek in 1934.

Karel Šimůnek (1869–1942), a native of Beroun, painter and graphic artist, studied at the Prague Academy under Max Pirner and Václav Brožík. He also worked in scenography, designing costumes and posters for the National Theatre and the Municipal Theatre in Vinohrady. Šimůnek was one of the most important and very productive Czech poster designers.

Advertising poster for the Prague shop of Jan Neff (1832–1905) on Na Příkopě Street, located near the Prašná brána (Powder Tower). He was born in Lipník nad Bečvou, started his business in Vienna, and later moved to Prague. He was also a prominent patron of education and an active member of a number of patriotic associations in Bohemia and Moravia.

Condition before restoration.