Jindřich Štyrský, Puppeteer, 1921 by Atelier Liesjes

About "Jindřich Štyrský, Puppeteer, 1921"

by Atelier Liesjes

About the artwork

The painting "Puppeteer" by Jindřich Štyrský, created in 1921, is a fascinating surrealist work. The composition is collage-like, with various elements and figures. The central figure appears to be a puppeteer, partially hidden, with a beard and hat. Around him are several striking elements: a skeleton puppet on the right, a demonic figure with horns and a shrill expression on the left, and a young girl in a yellow and blue dress in the background. A bird can also be seen sitting on a branch on the left side of the painting. The background is filled with abstract shapes and patterns, including a wheel and a series of books or stacked objects. The word "Diablo" is visible in the upper parts of the painting, adding to its mysterious and sole atmosphere.

This painting is interesting for its surreal and fragmented style, which challenges viewers to interpret the relationships between the different elements and the overall meaning of the work.

Jindřich Štyrský (Dolní Čermná, Czech Republic 11 August 1899 - Prague, 21 March 1942) was a Czechoslovak painter, poet, editor, photographer and surrealist draughtsman and creator of modern art.

His work is known for his dreamy and fantastic images, often exploring themes of eroticism, mysticism and the subconscious. Štyrský was a founding member of the Surrealist Group of Czechoslovakia and worked closely with his artistic partner Toyen (Marie Čermínová)