Bohuslav Kroupa (1838-1912), the painter-traveller

The bachelor thesis focuses on portraying unpublished data of life and work of a painter Bohuslav Kroupa (1838-1912) whose monograph has not yet been written. The main source of information is his estate, which he bequeathed to the Náprstkovo Museum. Firstly, I will focus on his studies in Prague and the works created under the influence of the professor of the Landscape School Max Haushofer. It will also mention artworks of his classmates. Secondly, I will concentrate on his travels abroad especially to the United States and Canada, which are connected with illustrations for local periodicals. Bohuslav Kroupa also made illustrations for his travel book, published in London in 1890. The aim of the thesis is the overall evaluation of Bohuslav Kroupa's work (including magazines and book illustrations) and his position within fine arts of the second half of the 19th century. Key words Bohuslav Kroupa, 19th century painting, Haushofer's landscape painting school, illustrator, travelle