Jan Matulka
1890–1972

Introduction

Jan Matulka (7 November 1890 – 25 June 1972) was a Czech-American modern artist originally from Bohemia. Matulka's style ranged from Abstract expressionism to landscapes, sometimes in the same day. He has directly influenced artists like Dorothy Dehner, Francis Criss, Burgoyne Diller, I. Rice Pereira, and David Smith.

Wikidata identifier

Q6149475

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Introduction

Czech-born Cubist painter taught at the Art Students League in New York City ca. 1930s.

Country of birth

Czech Republic

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500016408

Names

Jan Matulka

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