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Josef Čapek

Czechoslovak1887–1945

Portrait of Josef Čapek

About

Josef Čapek was a Czech artist who was best known as a painter, but who was also noted as a writer and poet. He invented the word 'robot', which was introduced into literature by his brother, Karel Čapek.

Notable works

Head

at National Gallery Prague

Sailor

at National Gallery Prague

Head

at National Gallery Prague

Works in the collection

8 works

Head

at National Gallery Prague

Sailor

at National Gallery Prague

Head

at National Gallery Prague

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