Description: Welcome! Original vintage map/poster in czech/french/english/german/spanish/italian language: "CZECHOSLOVAKIA - WEALTH OF ANIMAL SPECIES" One of the iconic maps designed by well-know artist and hunter Jaroslav Beza. For more information about this artist and his remarkable work please check "Historical context" section below. Designed by: Jaroslav Beza (1918-2008), in 1964 Printed in: issued by MSK (Ministry of Education and Culture) in Publishing House Orbis, n.p., November 1964, printed by MTZ Total measurements: approx. 82,5x57cm Condition report: map/poster was stored folded, shows fold lines, also shows some tears and creasing especially on edges, in corners and in fold lines, may shows some yellowing and some stains Historical context: Jaroslav Beza (1918-2008) completed graphic studies with prof. Silhavy, followed by two years of study at the graphic school of advertising and painting ROTTER. His love of hunting was reflected in his work from the beginning. From 1935 he worked at the Military Geographical Institute of Cartography, Reproduction Techniques and Geometry.He continued his studies at a private graphics school in Prague until 1943.Jaroslav Beza then worked as a freelance graphic designer and artist all his life.He created a number of promotional materials for the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management and later also for the Ministry of Agriculture.He also worked very closely with the Czech Hunting Association and participated in the promotion of Czech hunting not only at home but also abroad.Jaroslav Beza never sold his graphics and illustrations, but he gave many of them to friends for various anniversaries, but above all he used them as materials for printing promotional flyers and posters. However, even on such occasions, he modestly said many times "I never tried to make great art, I served art all my life" (Myslivost Straz Myslivosti). Shipping and handling details: all items are shipped as a registered shipments with tracking number and insurance on purchase price. We ship worldwide from European union. All associated import taxes, customs and any kind of import fees are buyers responsibility. If you have any questions about offered items or anything else, feel free to ask us, you will be very welcome!Delivery time is usually within max. 2 weeks worldwide from date of shipping - most of shipments arrives in this period of time.
Price: 429 USD
Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
End Time: 2024-11-23T20:35:47.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year: 1964
Region: Europe
Country/Region of Manufacture: Czechia
