The
cycle The Elements is an
extraordinary artwork in the context of Aleš’s drawing oeuvre. It was created
in 1881 and reflects both Aleš’s experience with working on the cartoons for
the foyer of the National Theatre and his personal penchant for the Red Indian
theme. The originality and inventive approach with which Aleš varied
deep-rooted iconographic motifs, complemented by a technical virtuosity, aligns
these charcoal drawings with the masterpieces preserved in the National Gallery
in Prague’s Collection of Prints and Drawings.
Curator: Markéta Dlábková
Trade Fair Palace, 4th floor
Trade Fair Palace, 4th floor
