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Národní umělec
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Vilém Wünsche
1900-12-01 – 1984-05-03
Life & Legacy
Vilém Wünsche (1 December 1900 in Šenov – 3 May 1984 in Šenov) was a Czech painter, graphic artist and illustrator. His artworks are characterized with connections to the theme of Ostrava and the local life of afflicted miners in his time.
In 1922, he studied at the School of Applied Arts in Prague and in 1923–1930 was a pupil at the Academy of Fine Arts. His son Otakar is a member of Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia and a former town representative of Šenov.
Occupation & Career
graphic designer, painter, teacher, draftsperson, sgraffitist, illustrator, artist
Education
Academy of Fine Arts, Prague
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Národní umělec; Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia; Order of the Victorious February
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia · Národní umělec · Order of the Victorious February
Organizations & Memberships
Svaz českých výtvarných umělců
Education & Institutions
Academy of Fine Arts, Prague
Verified Legacy Record
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Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q7931252 · wikidata
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Order of the Victorious February
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q7931252 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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