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anyone aged 3 and up)doesn’t seem to be declining.Since new pieces of work get discovered almost every year, the total number of his paintings is unknown. The last count shows, however, that this number is closer to 600 rather than 400 (which is what the previous official estimate stated). The amount of his illustrations is then greater still. Again, this number isn’t exactbut it might very well be over 15000 pieces of work (black and white or colour) published in variousfiction books, newspapers and magazines.Cartoons, including political satire, represent a very significant part of Lada´s production. Despite being over 100 years old now, most of these sketches are still very popular (and relevant) today. Lada is definitely one of the founders of the Czech cartoon and comic book tradition. The best example of his “illustrations for adults” is clearly the world-famous drawings to complement the work of
Jaroslav Hašek – especially his novel “The Good Soldier Švejk”.In combination with Lada’s illustrations, the text represents a genius piece of writing that is still getting published all over the world today. Josef Lada has made his mark as a writer as well. You can learn everything about his life and work in “The Chronicle of my Life”. He’s also written some of the best Czech fairy tales such as “Mikeš – The Adventures of the Talking Cat”, “Cunning Godmother Fox” or “Bogeyman and Water Sprites”. He’s obviously illustrated books of other authors as well. His work for writers such as Jiřà Horák, Jan Drda, K. J. Erben or Božena Němcová is especially well known. When it comes to Czech literature for children, Josef Lada was without a doubt one of the greatest illustrators of all times.
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It will soon be 140 years since Lada’s birth and the 70th anniversary of his death. Over the years, his unique work has become an inseparable part of the Czech cultural heritage. New editions of his books are still in great demand, people use the typical Lada calendars, diaries and notebooks, sending
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Despite being entirely self-taught, Josef Lada had managed to work his way through to the top and earned his position among the most respected artists in
Czechoslovakia. No art critic would surely doubt that today. Lada’s work has become one of the Czech national trademarks and its popularity (among
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Hrusice village is museum which you can visit every day apart from Monday and Tuesday you can get a guide to take you through the exhibition, which is extremely popular among both kids and adults. You’ll learn everything about the life and work of the famous Czech painter, illustrator and writer
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Lada had cooperated with a number of magazines (both Czech and foreign) and his drawings are still frequently used to complement various articles or the work of other artists (including musicians). Posters, calendars, postage stamps, theatre props and backdrops, LP, MC, CD, VHS or DVD covers, mugs,
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He’d also cooperated with the Czech radio and TV producers in the making of various films (documentary, live action and animated movies) and TV series “Mikes”, “Cunning
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His illustrations to “Good soldier Svejk” set the main theme to the interior design of 22 Svejk restaurants located in cities all over the Czech
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There is an asteroid named Josef Lada (17625, 1996 AY1). It was discovered by P. Pravec and L. Šarounová from the Onřejov observatory, January 14th 1996.
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JosefLada.cz, s.r.o. has also been working with his legacy and work since 2014. founded by Josef Lada's great-grandsons - Martin and Viktor
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Jaroslav Seifert complemeted Lada’s illustration by his verses in book “…” first published in 1956.
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German translation: Odfried Preussler - Kater Mikesch. Publication date 1936, publisher Verlagsauerlaender
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