Lot 156

Josef Váchal (1884 - 1969) DEMON OF LOVE

The theme of eroticism occupies an important position in Josef Váchal's extensive and multidisciplinary work. It represents a complementary area to his spiritualistic and spiritistic interests. The painting Demon of Love dates from the time of his artistic maturity. It is characterised by its sovereign painting execution and unusually bright colouring for the artist, and can be considered one of his masterpieces. Váchal's ever-present social consciousness manifests itself in the distinctly monotonous tuning of the depicted scene.