Ex-libris for Peskens

Kotrba, Emil
Czech
20th Century
Wood engraving
Ex-libris

$20.00

Unsigned

Black ink on ivory paper

Sheet size: 4 1/8″ x 5 1/2″

Image size: 2 7/8″ x 3 7/8″

Condition: very good

FISAE data: Technique X2 / Condition 1

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Description

Emil Kotrba (Czech, 1912–1983) was a graphic artist especially known for his vivid depictions of animals. (He was no less skilled when portraying human subjects.) Kotrba studied animal anatomy and husbandry at a veterinary university even while he was enrolled in art school. His graphic media included wood engraving, etching and lithography, and most of his approximately 900 graphic works were in the form of ex-libris.

Emil Kotrba  was also renouned for his painted portraits of horses. He was an active rider, coach, and referee at equestrian events.