Stamp Art: Cyril Bouda [1st Part (1938/1963) ]

[Czechoslovakia] (b 1901/d 1984)

Cyril Bouda is one of the best Czech twentieth-century draftsmen and illustrators. A student of Kysela and Švabinský, he remained faithful to realistic depiction throughout his life and became a master of illustration. Certain books, such as The Autobiography by Benvenuto Cellini or Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift will always be linked with Bouda’s illustrations. Besides many illustrations, he is also known for his designs of tapestries. In his drawings, the artist displayed a strong affinity to Italian Renaissance. He was a talented narrator and had a sense of detail and humorous hyperbole. Bouda was also a dedicated teacher throughout his life. His sense of music and poetry brought him to the society of many other artists, for whom he made illustrations or portraits. Also his graphic art executed in all the classic techniques is well-known. His work experiences a period of second recognition these days.

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Czechoslovakia 1938 "10th International Sokol Games" (2,1) [Engr (Bohumil Heinz)][Recess] Sc(241,242)

Czechoslovakia 1954 "Professions" (13,13,1)] [Engr (Bodhan Roule)][Recess] Sc(656) [image credit of StampWorld ]

Czechoslovakia 1954 "200th anniversary of the Invention of a Lightning conductor by Prokop Divis" (2,1) [Engr (Bodhan Roule)][Recess] Sc(661,662)

Czechoslovakia 1954 "Czechoslovak Architecture" (3,3,3) [Engr (B. Roule/30h)(B. Housa/others)[Recess/Photo] [image credit of StampWorld ]

Czechoslovakia 1954 "Air View" (5,5,2) [Engr (J. Goldschmied/1.55K)(Jindra Schmidt/10k)][Recess] Sc(C41,C44) [image credit of StampWorld ]

Czechoslovakia 1959 "Inventors" (6,6,6) [Engr (J. Goldschmied/25h)(L. Jirka/30h)(B. Housa/35h)(J. Mracek/60h)(B. Roule/1k)(Jindra Schmidt/2k)][Recess/Photo] Sc(949,...,954) [image credit of StampWorld ]

Czechoslovakia 1961 "Kladno Steel Mills" (1) [Engr (L. Jirka)][Recess] Sc(1047)

Czechoslovakia 1961 "Gagarin visit to Prague" (2,2) [Engr (J. Svengsbir/60h)(J. Mracek/1.60)][Recess] Sc(C51,C52) [image credit of StampWorld ]

Czechoslovakia 1961 "Agricultural Products" (6,6,6) [Engr (L. Jirka)][Recess/Photo] Sc(1063,...,1068) [image credit of StampWorld ]

Czechoslovakia 1961 "Prague 1962 International Stamp Exhibition (2nd series)" (7,7,7) [Engr (J. Svengsbir/20h,1.20k,4k)(L. Jirka/30h)(J. Mracek/others)][Recess/Photo] Sc(1070,...,1076) [image credit of StampWorld ]

Czechoslovakia 1961 "Prague 1962 International Stamp Exhibition (3rd Series)" (4,4,4) [Engr (L. Jirka/1k,2k)(J. Mracek/1.60k)(Jindra Schmidt/5k)][Recess/5k][Recess/Photo (others)] Sc(1077,...,1080) [image credit of StampWorld ]

Czechoslovakia 1963 "15th Anniversary of the 'Victorious February' and 5th Trade Union Congress" (3,3,1) [Engr (B. Housa)(J. Goldschmied) 60h][Recess] Sc(1158)