{"product_id":"charles-bridge-prague-oskar-kokoschka","title":"Charles Bridge, Prague - Oskar Kokoschka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic, expressionist view of the Charles Bridge in Prague, rendered with energetic brushwork and a palette of deep blues and earthy ochres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOskar Kokoschka painted this view of the Charles Bridge in Prague during his period of exile in the city. The work captures the historic stone structure as it spans the Vltava River, with the spires of the Old Town visible in the distance. Kokoschka employs a frenetic, gestural application of paint, which conveys the atmospheric conditions and the physical energy of the urban environment. The composition is structured by the diagonal sweep of the bridge, which draws the eye towards the city centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the static representations of the city common in traditional topographical art, this painting prioritises the subjective experience of the location. The palette consists of ochres, deep blues, and flashes of white, applied in thick, visible strokes. These marks create a sense of movement across the water and the stone arches. The figures on the bridge are rendered as small, indistinct silhouettes, suggesting their transient presence within the ancient architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKokoschka lived in Prague from 1934 until 1938, a time when he produced several views of the city. These works are characterised by a high vantage point, allowing for a panoramic view that encompasses both the river and the urban fabric. The artist often returned to the same subjects, experimenting with different light conditions and emotional registers. This specific view demonstrates his ability to combine architectural detail with a turbulent, expressive surface. The result is a depiction of Prague that feels immediate and restless, reflecting the artist's own state of mind during a period of political instability in Europe.\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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/products\/sinfonia-azul-maria-antonio-carneiro\" 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;\"\u003eSinfonia Azul (Maria) - António Carneiro — António Carneiro\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":58871556014415,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871561781583,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871561814351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871561847119,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871561879887,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Charles-Bridge-Prague_Poster_CompositorV1_1790215931409.jpg?v=1790216922","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/charles-bridge-prague-oskar-kokoschka","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}