Lithograph by Oldrich Kulhanek "Velká žranice" (The Great Feast or "Czech Feast") from 1988.

This artwork is a color lithograph titled "Velká žranice" (The Great Feast or "Czech Feast") from 1988, created by Oldřich Kulhánek.

The work depicts a grotesque fusion of human faces and pig heads, a powerful symbol of gluttony, moral decay, and the "human condition." Historical Context: Created just before the fall of communism, it reflects the stifling atmosphere and existential angst of that period. In this penetrating work from 1988, the Czech master graphic artist Oldřich Kulhánek confronts the viewer with a surrealist vision of human nature. "Velká žranice" (The Great Feast) is a technically masterful color lithograph that blurs the boundary between man and animal.

Here, Kulhánek explores the theme of "homo homini porcus" (man is a pig to man).

The laughing, pig-like faces depict Gluttony and Decadence: A sharp critique of moral corruption and unrestrained consumption. The Mask of Power: The distorted facial features suggest a loss of human dignity in favor of animalistic urges.

Historical Context: Created just before the fall of communism, it reflects the stifling atmosphere and existential angst of that period.

Edition: A very limited edition 10/60 pieces, each hand-signed and numbered by the artist.

Size: Approx. 65 x 50 cm on high-quality print paper.

Style: The delicate hatching and soft color nuances are typical of Kulhánek's virtuosity, which also made him the designer of the Czech banknotes.