Lithograph Oldrich Kulhanek "Astronomia" 1989
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Collection item of the Art Institute of Chicago and Centre Pompidou
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A rare and substantively layered color lithograph by Oldřich Kulhánek, in which art, science, and human expression come together in a masterful manner. This work depicts the meeting between two monumental figures from the history of astronomy: Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe, who collaborated in Prague in the early 17th century on a new understanding of the universe.
On the left, Kepler appears, accompanied by a model of the Platonic solids from his groundbreaking work *Mysterium Cosmographicum*, with which he attempted to explain the cosmic order and the distances between the planets. On the right, we see Brahe, flanked by an armillary sphere — a refined celestial globe that symbolizes his unparalleled precision and empirical approach to astronomical observation.
Characteristic of Kulhánek's oeuvre are the expressive hands, which function as autonomous carriers of meaning. They grasp, point, and construct — as a bridge between intellect and matter, between measuring the cosmos and understanding it.
The rich color lithograph reveals a subtle interplay between technical mastery and emotional intensity. The work transcends the historical portrait and becomes a reflection on knowledge, collaboration, and the human urge to fathom the intangible.
Signed and numbered (17/100), which significantly enhances the exclusivity and collectible value of this work.
A museum-quality piece, ideal for the collector seeking a unique dialogue between art history, science, and visual poetry.
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Lithograph Oldrich Kulhanek "Astronomia" 1989
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