Karel Chotek

1881–1967 (age 86)

Biography

Karel Chotek was a Czech photographer whose lens captured images during a transformative period in Central European history. His work in photography contributed to the visual documentation of Czech life and culture in the early-to-mid twentieth century.

Chotek's career spanned several decades, and his photographic work remains part of the artistic and historical record of Czechoslovakia. He was interred at Olšany Cemetery, a final resting place befitting his contributions to Czech cultural heritage.

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