Ludmila Janovská

Ludmila Janovská, also known as Mila Janovská (14 September 1907 – after 1962), was a Czech painter.

Early life Ludmila Janovská was born on 14 September 1907 in Split into an artistic family. Her mother was the Czech painter (1870–1955), and her father was the Czech painter (1869–1931). She was an only child.

In 1908, she moved with her family to Sušak, where her parents worked as painters, taught painting, and explored Croatian folk motifs. After 1918, the family relocated to Maribor, where her parents became members of the Grohar art club in 1920. During this period, the family faced financial difficulties.

After completing her studies, she lived and worked in the Smíchov district of Prague. She primarily painted portraits, flowers, and still lifes. She also painted several winter scenes of Prague. Among other notable figures she portrayed were her mother, the Czech equestrian and Olympic competitor František Ventura, and the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů. She also worked in graphic arts, particularly lithography.

She signed her works as PD L. Janovská, Mila Janovská, L. Janovská, or Ludmila Janovská.

Exhibitions She began exhibiting in 1938 at the Zlín Salon in Prague.

Between 1949 and 1962, she exhibited at exhibitions organized by the Prague Aleš Association (1946–1968), of which she was a member. She was repeatedly elected to the Federal Committee of the Czechoslovak Artists' Association (SČSV) and also served as its delegate.