Josef Váchal
Czech poet, occultist, engraver and artist (1884–1969)
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Summary
Josef Váchal was born on September 23, 1884[1], in Milavče[2]. He died on May 10, 1969[3], in Studeňany[4]. He worked as a writer[5], painter[6], illustrator[7], graphic designer[8], and sculptor[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Radim[11]
- Father: Josef Aleš-Lyžec[12]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[13]
- Occupation: poet[14], photographer[15], carver[16], graphic artist[17], philosopher[18], typographer[19], draftsperson[20], visual artist[21], xylographer[22], wood carver[23], printer[24]
- Field of work: visual arts[25], literature[26]
- Notable work: Krvavý román[27]
- Award received: Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[28]
- Member of: Sursum[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: Expressionism[31], symbolism[32]
- Commons category: Josef Váchal[33]
- Unmarried partner: Anna Macková[34]
- Given name: Josef[35]
- Work location: Písek[36]
- Described by source: regional database of the Research Library in Hradec Králové[37], Olomouc City Library regional database[38], Nový slovník československých výtvarných umělců[39], Masarykův slovník naučný[40]
- Nominated for: Magnesia Litera 2013[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[42]
- Name in native language: Josef Váchal[43]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1904[44]
- End of work period: January 1, 1969[45]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[46]
Why It Matters
Josef Váchal is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Josef Váchal born?
Josef Váchal's place of birth was Milavče[2].
Where did Josef Váchal die?
Josef Váchal passed away in Studeňany[4].
Who were Josef Váchal's parents?
Josef Váchal's father was Josef Aleš-Lyžec[12].
What did Josef Váchal do for work?
Josef Váchal worked as a writer[5], painter[6], illustrator[7], graphic designer[8], and sculptor[9].
What awards did Josef Váchal receive?
Honors received include Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[28].