Flying, swooping angel. Art Deco mosaic stained glass by Czech Modernist and Impressionist painter, graphic artist and stage designer František Kysela (1881-1941), in the Cathedral of St Vitus in Prague, Czechia or Czech Republic. Kysela’s stained glass for Prague Cathedral was created between 1921 and 1936.
Prague, Czech Republic: an angel swoops in a window of the Cathedral of St. Vitus in this detail of kaleidoscopic mosaic stained glass by Czech Art Deco painter, graphic artist and stage designer František Kysela (1881-1941). Kysela was a versatile and prolific artist who collaborated with architects on interior painting designs and at various times designed textiles, carpets, tapestries, jewellery, posters, bookplates, diplomas, banknotes and postage stamps. His book illustrations were inspired by Renaissance prints and medieval woodcuts and he also created many stage and costume designs for both opera productions and the theatre. Kysela’s stained glass designs for Prague Cathedral were executed between 1921 and 1936. He died in 1941 after a severe stroke. His wife and son were actively involved in the resistance against the Nazis during World War II and both died in the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Size: 3700px × 2467px
Location: Cathedral of St Vitus, Hradčany, Prague, Czechia / Czech Republic
Photo credit: © Terence Kerr / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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