Adolf Zábranský

Adolf Zábranský (29 November 1909 – 9 August 1981) was a Czech illustrator, painter and graphic artist. He is best known for illustrating children's books.

Life

Adolf Zábranský was born on 29 November 1909 in Rybí, into a teacher's family. He graduated from a gymnasium in Valašské Meziříčí. He then studied at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, but after a year, he moved to the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (1929–1932). He graduated in general drawing there and then continued his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague.

Zábranský died on 9 August 1981 in Prague, at the age of 71.

Work The historical motifs of Mikoláš Aleš and Josef Mánes became the model for Zábranský's work.

There is a commemorative plaque on Zábranský's birthplace in Rybí (now serving as a primary school).