The name Joseph Uhl (1877–1945) remains little known in the art world, yet this German graphic artist – born in New York and active mainly in Upper Bavaria – created a remarkable body of work rooted in the German Symbolist tradition. The exhibition features the first part of the two-part series Per Aspera ad Astra (1921), which follows the spiritual journey of a young man, driven by ambition, as he navigates the pitfalls of the body, pride, and worldly temptations. In this work, Uhl draws on the Symbolist printmaking tradition of Max Klinger, developing it into a distinctive and imaginative style marked by technical virtuosity and subtle psychological insight. On display are nine graphic sheets, executed in etching, drypoint, and aquatint, from the collections of the National Gallery in Prague, showcasing some of the artist’s finest works.
Venue: 4th floor of the Trade Fair Palace as a part of the exhibition 1796–1918: Art of the Long Century
Curated by Petra Kolářová in collaboration with Jana Mafková
Curated by Petra Kolářová in collaboration with Jana Mafková
