About Josef Zelený
Lived 1824 – 1886 (aged 62). Josef Zelený was a painter, portraitist, teacher and art educator.
Josef Zelený (24 March 1824 in Rajhrad – 3 May 1886 in Brno) was a Czech painter who was devoted to the formation of altarpieces, portraits and paintings of historical scenes, particular ones of a biblical nature.
He studied in Brno, Prague, Vienna and Paris.
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Who was Josef Zelený?
Czech painter (1824-1886)
When was Josef Zelený born?
Josef Zelený was born on 24 March 1824 in Rajhrad.
When did Josef Zelený die?
Josef Zelený died on 3 May 1886 in Brno.
What was Josef Zelený's occupation?
Josef Zelený was a painter, portraitist, teacher and art educator.
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