{"product_id":"view-of-prague-oskar-kokoschka","title":"View of Prague - Oskar Kokoschka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic, expressionist cityscape of Prague by Oskar Kokoschka, featuring thick brushwork and a warm, atmospheric palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOskar Kokoschka produced this depiction of Prague during his period of exile in the city, which lasted from 1934 until 1938. The work captures the urban geography of the Czech capital through a lens of subjective emotional intensity. Kokoschka employs a frenetic application of paint, using thick, gestural brushwork to define the architectural forms of the city. The composition is organised around the Vltava River, which snakes through the centre of the frame, leading the eye toward the distant spires and the silhouette of the Hradčany castle complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is dominated by earthy ochres, deep browns, and burnt oranges, which contrast with the cooler, atmospheric tones of the sky and water. Rather than seeking photographic accuracy, the artist prioritises the psychological weight of the environment. The sky is rendered with turbulent, sweeping strokes that suggest a sense of impending change or unease, a common theme in Kokoschka's work during this period of political instability in Europe. The buildings appear to lean and shift, reflecting the artist's interest in the fluidity of human perception rather than static representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is part of a series of cityscapes Kokoschka created while travelling across Europe. It demonstrates his ability to synthesise the physical reality of a location with his own internal state. The heavy impasto and the visible tracks of the brush create a tactile surface that draws the viewer into the scene. By focusing on the interplay between light and shadow across the rooftops, Kokoschka provides a view of Prague that is both recognisable and deeply personal. The work remains a significant example of his mature Expressionist style, where the physical act of painting becomes a primary vehicle for conveying the character of a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-with-anemones-walter-gramatte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait (with Anemones) - Walter Gramatté — Walter Gramatté\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oskar Kokoschka","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868329152847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868365623631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868365656399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868365689167,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868365721935,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/View-of-Prague_Poster_CompositorV1_1790179648685.jpg?v=1790180067","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/view-of-prague-oskar-kokoschka","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}