Viktor Oliva

Czech painter and illustrator

Viktor Oliva - Czech painter and illustrator
Born

1861
164 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1928
97 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Czech Republic

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A prominent Czech painter and illustrator, contributed significantly to the art scene in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specialized in beer labels and illustrations, establishing a distinctive style. Worked extensively for several publishing houses and created detailed illustrations for books and magazines. Oliva's most notable work is the iconic painting "The Dream," reflecting the surrealist elements that permeated his art. His works exhibit a blend of realism and fantasy, capturing the imagination of audiences.

Created the painting 'The Dream'

Designed numerous illustrations for publications

Produced iconic beer labels for Czech breweries

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