Antos Frolka

Antos Frolka
June 13th, 1877 - June 8th, 1935

Antos Frolka was born in Kněždub, South Moravia on June 13th, 1877. Born into poverty, he pursued autodidactic practices as well as seeking instruction from his mentor, Joža Uprka. Additionally, he received some education from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and the academy in Munich. In 1907, he joined the Association of Moravian Artists (SVUM) of which Joža Uprka and many other of his Czech artist contemporaries were members.

An undeniable follower of Uprka, Frolka’s artwork is a tribute to everyday Moravian life. His rich palette and solid figuration allow for viewers to sink into life embellished with traditional costume and occurrences. His style imitates and honors Uprka’s mastery of the Moravian subject matter.

To the advent matins, Antos Frolka, Oil on board, 20 x 16.5" From the George T. Drost Collection

Old Man with a Stick, Antos Frolka, 10 x 16", 1921 From the George T. Drost Collection

Untitled (The Old Woman), Early 20th century, Watercolor on paper, 31 x 26 1/2"

Girl on a backyard, Antos Frolka, oil on board, 16 x 10" From the George T. Drost Collection

On a field, Antos Frolka, 17.5 x 26", 1922 From the George T. Drost Collection

In a Winter Folk Costume, Antos Frolka, Oil on plywood, 24" x 12" From the George T. Drost Collection

In the room, Antos Frolka, charcoal on paper, 6 x 8 From the George T. Drost Collection

Untitled (Babi Leto), 1969, Watercolor on paper, reproduction, 12 x 8 1/2"

Untitled (From St. Anthony's Pilgrimage), 1969, Watercolor on paper, reproduction, 12 x 8.5"

Untitled (The Old Man), Early 20th century, Watercolor on paper, 31 x 26 1/2"

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