Jindřich Wielgus

Czechoslovak sculptor
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Summary

Jindřich Wielgus was born on February 26, 1910[1], in Karviná[2]. He died on May 6, 1998[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], carver[6], graphic artist[7], typographer[8], and illustrator[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Olšany Cemetery[11]
  • Child: Martin Wielgus[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[13]
  • Occupation: draftsperson[14], engraver[15]
  • Educated at: Academy of Fine Arts, Prague[16], Secondary School of Art and Design and Higher Professional School Brno[17], Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[18], Academy of Fine Arts of Rome[19]
  • Award received: Národní umělec[20], Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[21]
  • Member of: Klub výtvarných umělců Aleš[22], Mánes Union of Fine Arts[23], Svaz československých výtvarných umělců[24], Svaz českých výtvarných umělců[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Family name: Wielgus[27]
  • Given name: Jindřich[28]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Jindřich Wielgus[29]
  • Described by source: Sochy a města[30], socharstvi.info[31], Vetřelci a volavky[32], REGO[33], Nový slovník československých výtvarných umělců[34]
  • Date of burial or cremation: May 15, 1998[35]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[36], reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[37]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[38]

FAQs

Where was Jindřich Wielgus born?

Jindřich Wielgus's place of birth was Karviná[2].

Where did Jindřich Wielgus die?

Jindřich Wielgus died in Prague[4].

What did Jindřich Wielgus do for work?

Jindřich Wielgus worked as a sculptor[5], carver[6], graphic artist[7], typographer[8], and illustrator[9].

Where did Jindřich Wielgus go to school?

Jindřich Wielgus was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Prague[16], Secondary School of Art and Design and Higher Professional School Brno[17], Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[18], and Academy of Fine Arts of Rome[19].

What awards did Jindřich Wielgus receive?

Honors received include Národní umělec[20] and Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . European Theatre Architecture DB. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . European Theatre Architecture DB. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . cesky.radio.cz. Retrieved . cesky.radio.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . ADAGP directory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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