Alfred Justitz as illustrator in the “Prager Presse”. Collaboration with the authors of the Prague German-Jewish literary circle Cover Image
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Alfred Justitz als Illustrator in der „Prager Presse“. Zusammenarbeit mit den Autoren des Prager deutsch-jüdischen Literaturkreises
Alfred Justitz as illustrator in the “Prager Presse”. Collaboration with the authors of the Prague German-Jewish literary circle

Author(s): David Chaloupka
Subject(s): History, Cultural history, Jewish studies, Visual Arts, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Alfred Justitz; Prager Presse; Illustrations; Jewish Themes; Drawing Style; Technical Reproduction;

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses Alfred Justitz's overlooked work as an illustrator for the "Prager Presse," highlighting his regular contributions from 1925 to 1931, despite financial pressures and a dislike for rushed work. It details the newspaper's significance in interwar Czechoslovakia, Justitz's collaboration with authors from the Prague German-Jewish literary circle, and his thematic focus on Jewish topics, reflecting his connection to his family's roots. The typology of Justitz's illustrations is categorized into four groups, with a notable shift towards a more concise drawing style over time. The piece also touches on the technical aspects of illustration reproduction and the dispersion of Justitz's original drawings across various collections.

  • Issue Year: XXXIV/1998
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 159-186
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: German