Josef Šichan

1847–1918 (age 71)

Biography

Photographer Josef Šichan was among the early practitioners who captured Prague through the lens, preserving the city’s changing streets and the faces of its inhabitants. His images recorded important moments and everyday scenes with clarity and empathy.

These photographs remain treasured reminders of a bygone era, and he rests at Vinohrady Cemetery where his legacy is honored.

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Jan Jerie
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Přemysl Pražák
1908–1966 (age 58)
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Jan Pištěk
1847–1907 (age 60)
Vinohrady Cemetery
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Otilie Kabešová
1920–2014 (age 94)
Vinohrady Cemetery
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Václav Tille
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Vinohrady Cemetery
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Luděk Hřebíček
1934–2015 (age 81)
Vinohrady Cemetery
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