Street market scene in Crimea with crimean tatars. It was created by renown Czech orientalist Frantisek Horejc ( 1885 in Praque - 1963). . Student of Praque Art Academy (196-1912) by Bukovac and Zenicek. After study he travelled and lived in Crimea, North Africa. He lived in Cairo two years, where he was exhibited . After coming back from the Orient he worked for Czech gouverment as decorator .
Literature : Prof.Toman " Czech Artists" , Praque , 1960.
Inscription: signed and titled lower right " Horejc Fra.(Frantisek) , Krym (in English: Crimea).
Technique: oil on plywood. Original period frame.
Measurements: unframed w 18 2/3" x h 22 2/3" (47,5 x 57,5 cm), framed w 23 1/4" x h 27 1/8" (59 x 69 cm)
Condition: in good condition |