A public gallery was born in Prague
The Society of Patriotic Friends of the Arts lays the foundations of a collection open to study and the public. This milestone sheds light on the "National Gallery of Prague" collection by favoring drawing.
Prague · Origins in 1796 · Ancient masters, modern art and Czech heritage
Discover National Gallery of Prague, hand reproduced in oil on canvas.
Prague · Origins in 1796 · Ancient masters, modern art and Czech heritage
The history of the National Gallery in Prague dates back to February 5, 1796, when noble patriots, intellectuals and artists founded the Society of Patriotic Friends of the Arts and opened a publicly accessible gallery. The gallery modern Kingdom of Bohemia, created in 1902, then completes this base with 19th and 20th century art. In 1923, the Czechoslovak state initiated a major acquisition of French art which brought in Delacroix, Monet, Cézanne, Gauguin and Van Gogh in the collections. Today divided between several palaces and the Fairgrounds, the museum connects Klimt, Van Gogh, Mucha and Schiele to Czech and European artistic history. The "National Gallery of Prague" selection puts particularly in relation to The Virgins - Gustav Klimt and The Green Wheat Field with Cypress - Vincent van Gogh. His reading favors drawing.
In Prague, the national collection does not follow a single school: it shows how Bohemia received, collected and transformed the great languages of European art.
Course & style
The Society of Patriotic Friends of the Arts lays the foundations of a collection open to study and the public. This milestone sheds light on the "National Gallery of Prague" collection by favoring drawing.
The Modern Gallery then French acquisitions broadened the story to the 19th and 20th centuries.
The collections are organized nationally and presented in several Prague monuments.
Ancient collections preserve the memory of Czech courts, churches and collectors. This trait guides a reading of "National Gallery of Prague" centered on drawing.
Monet, Cézanne, Gauguin and Van Gogh illustrate the international opening of the museum in the 20th century.
Klimt and Schiele give the body, the decor and the line a new intensity.
Mucha and national artists connect modern creation, cultural history and collective representation.
Explore by universe
Works, visual language and historical landmarks make up a route exclusively devoted to the National Gallery of Prague.
Figures, fabrics and colors are wrapped in a composition where sleep, awakening and desire merge.
For a large enveloping wall. Reading of "National Gallery of Prague" through drawing.The directional key circulates energy between wheat, cypress and atmospheric depth.
For a bright roomThe portrait combines decorative elegance, national symbol and monumental presence.
For a refined interiorThe angular outline and the folded body transform the seated figure into psychological architecture.
For a contemporary spaceMedieval architecture, baroque palaces and modernism of the Palais des Foires renew the reading of the works.
To discover the museumThe route connects ancient devotion, portrait, landscape and modern experimentation.
For art history loversWorks to discover
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Each painting is made in oil on canvas by a specialized artist, then checked with you before shipping.
Each reproduction is unique. Slight variations of touch and material testify to the painter's manual work.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Each reproduction is hand painted in oil on canvas, without printing.
The painter uses the composition, values, colors and materials visible in the chosen work from the National Gallery of Prague collection, with particular attention paid to drawing.
Yes. The dimensions are adapted respecting the proportions and balance of the selected work.
Detailed photographs are sent before shipping; you can request edits before sending.
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Send us an image, a museum reference, or the name of an artwork: we can create a custom reproduction.
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Select a painting from the collection or send us a reference.
Choose the size and options that suit your interior.
Our artists create your oil reproduction, entirely handmade.
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Yes, our reproductions are oil paintings on canvas by experienced artists. Each canvas is hand-painted, not printed.
Yes. Before shipping, we send you a photo of the completed painting. You can then request adjustments if necessary.
The time depends on the format and complexity of the artwork. The painting generally takes several weeks, then the canvas is shipped with tracking.
Yes, you can choose a standard format or request a custom size adapted to your space.
Depending on the options available, the canvas can be delivered alone, mounted on a stretcher, or prepared for framing. Details are indicated on the product page.
Yes. You can send us an image, a museum reference, the name of an artwork, or a photo to request a custom reproduction.
Some guidelines for choosing a reproduction from this collection, comparing similar styles, and preparing your order.
This selection brings together artworks designed for art lovers who want to recapture the spirit of a famous painting in a hand-painted canvas. Each reproduction can be adapted to the desired format and validated by photo before shipping.
The available formats allow the artwork to be adapted to a living room, bedroom, office, or a more specific decorative project. The painting is executed in oil on canvas with particular attention to colors, textures, and overall balance.
If you are looking for a similar artwork, a similar artist, or a specific format, you can ask for advice. Reproductions can be adjusted before shipping thanks to photo validation.