Antonín Jirásek

1874–1938 (age 64)

Biography

Antonín Jirásek applied his keen eye and creative spirit to the field of design, helping to shape a distinctly Czech aesthetic in the decorative arts and everyday objects of his time.

Laid to rest at Vyšehrad cemetery, he is commemorated for marrying tradition with innovation and for bringing beauty to public and private spaces alike.

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