František Ženíšek

About

František Ženíšek (1849–1916) was a Czech painter associated with historical and decorative painting of the 19th century. He is best known for his cycle of scenes from Smetana's opera Libuše and his contribution to the decoration of the National Theatre in Prague. His work is closely tied to the ideals of the Czech National Revival.

Upcoming · 2

Tue 26.5. – Fri 29.5. Veletržní palác, Prague 100 Kč / 12–30 osob, …

(4 days)

Schools – National Myth

Educational programme exploring how 19th-century Czech artists used visual strategies to shape national identity through historical painting and sculpture. Group activities and critical discussions included.

lecture

Wed 27.5. – Tue 16.6. ✨ New Veletržní palác, Prague 100 Kč za skupinu 12–…

(21 days)

Schools – Guided Tour: 1796–1918: Art of the Long Century

A guided tour exploring 19th and early 20th-century art through thematic dialogue, connecting Czech masters with modernist pioneers across time, movements, and media.