Zprávy památkové péče 2017, 77(Příloha):82-90
Between theory and practice: František Horčička and Opočno
- NPÚ, ÚOP v Josefově
The article deals with the work of the painter, restorer, and manager of Colloredo-Mannsfeld's picture collections, František Horčička (1776-1856). He was the author of the first inventory of the picture collection, later focused on the paintings and exhibitions of the Opočno Castle. Some of the previous Baroque inventories, mainly purpose-created, are also named. Horčička's inventory from 1829 became the basis for further catalogs, including the current CastIS database. In Opočno, however, three portraits have been preserved which can be attributed to Horčička's authorship on the basis of their stylistic and historical context. Horčička actively intervened as a restorer and occasionally a falsifier in a number of works, as evidenced by the restoration surveys.
Keywords: František Horčička, Opočno Castle, Colloredo-Mannsfeld picture collection
Published: December 1, 2017 Show citation
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