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Adolf Zábranský
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| Born | 29 November 1909 Rybí,Bohemia,Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 9 August 1981 (aged 71) Prague, Czechoslovakia |
Resting place | Vyšehrad Cemetery, Prague |
| Alma mater | Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague Academy of Fine Arts in Prague |
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Adolf Zábranský(29 November 1909 – 9 August 1981) was a Czech illustrator, painter and graphic artist. He is best known for illustrating children's books.
Life
Adolf Zábranský was born on 29 November 1909 inRybí, into a teacher's family. He graduated from agymnasiuminValašské Meziříčí. He then studied at theFaculty of Arts, Charles UniversityinPrague, but after a year, he moved to theAcademy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague(1929–1932). He graduated in general drawing there and then continued his studies at theAcademy of Fine Arts in Prague.
Zábranský died on 9 August 1981 in Prague, at the age of 71.[1]He was buried at theVyšehrad Cemeteryin Prague.
Work
The historical motifs ofMikoláš AlešandJosef Mánesbecame the model for Zábranský's work.[1]In 1943, he became a member of theMánes Union of Fine Arts, and from 1949 he was a member of the Union of Czechoslovak Artists. He is best known for his book illustrations. Among the notable books illustrated by Zábranský are the children's booksHanýžka a MartínekandKdyž se čerti rojilibyJindřich Šimon Baar,Je nám dobře na světěbyFrantišek Hrubín,Ze starých letopisůbyIvan OlbrachtandNárodní pohádky a pověstibyVáclav Beneš Třebízský.
Zábranský also designed posters (especially after 1950) and painted. He was involved in designs forsgraffitoof a monumental decorative nature with elements ofsocialist realism. He had four solo exhibitions during his lifetime (1943, 1963, 1978, 1980) and several more solo exhibitions posthumously. His work can be found in many important Czech galleries, includingNational Gallery Prague.