Zítek's father died of cholera shortly before he was born, so his family was in dire financial need until 1839, when his mother found work as a laundry worker for the lawyer, Adolf Pinkas [cs].[3] Zítek began his professional studies in 1848 at the Prague Polytechnic (now the Czech Technical University). In 1851, he moved to Vienna, where he studied at the k.k. Polytechnic Institute (now the Vienna University of Technology) and the Academy of Fine Arts. He also learned the craft of masonry.[citation needed]
He graduated with honors in 1854 and joined the studios of Josef Kranner. Ater two years there, he began work at a studio jointly operated by Eduard van der Nüll and August Sicard von Sicardsburg, two of his former teachers at the Vienna Polytechnic. In 1858, he exhibited some of his designs at the Academy and was awarded a prize that came with a scholarship, enabling him to spend two years in Rome.[4] During his time in Italy, Zítek acquired a patron, Charles Alexander, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. His first large commission, for the provincial gallery and museum in Weimar, was accomplished between 1863 and 1868. Projects for other aristocratic families followed.[3]
From 1864 to 1904, Zítek was a professor at the Polytechnic in Prague. His pupils there included Antonín Wiehl, who became a major exponent of Neo-Renaissance architecture, and Josef Schulz, with whom Zítek later collaborated.[3] When a competition was announced to create a design for the new National Theatre, he was one of the first entrants, and his design was chosen.[4] His other works from this period include a monument to the writer and politician Karel Havlíček Borovský, at Olšany Cemetery, and the Mill Colonnade in the spa city of Karlovy Vary. He also did restorative work.[citation needed]
A disastrous fire heavily damaged the National Theatre not long after its opening in 1881. Disputes, quarrels, and personal attacks, which had begun during construction, intensified afterward. The theatre's choir rejected Zítek's restoration proposals, and he soon found himself being blamed for the fire.[citation needed] As a result, he resigned from his position as the project's architect, married his longtime fiancée, Berta Lippert, and took an extended honeymoon abroad. He swore he would never enter the Theatre when it reopened.[3] The reconstruction was completed by his former student, Schulz.[4] Zítek's last design that came to completion was the Rudolfinum, finished in 1884. It was done in cooperation with Schulz. Zítek continued to be a professional consultant and was a member of several art and architecture commissions.[citation needed]
Zítek officially lived in Prague but spent much of his time at his estate in Lčovice, where he devoted himself to cheese production.[citation needed] He and Berta had two sons, in 1885 and 1888. A year before his death, Zítek obtained the title of Baron.[3] He is buried near Malenice.[citation needed]
Galleryedit
National Theatre, Prague
Mill Colonnade, Karlovy Vary
Rudolfinum, Prague
Referencesedit
^"Národní divadlo je klenot. Peníze na opravu daroval císař i ruský car" (The National Theatre Is a Gem. The Money for Repairs Was Donated by the Emperor and the Russian Tsar) @ iDNES (Online)
^"120 Years of the Rudolfinum Concert Hall" @ Radio Prague International
^ abcdeDobromila Lebrová, "Josef Zítek, architekt, stavitel Národního divadla" @ Pozitivní noviny, August 2009, (Online)
^ abc"Profesor architekt Josef Zítek", biography @ Jiří Payne (blog)
Further readingedit
Milan Codr and Jiří Fleyberk, Přemožitelé času sv. 12 (biographies), Mezinárodní organizace novinářů, 1989, pp.132-136
Emanuel Poche (Ed.), Encyklopedie českého výtvarného umění, 1975, pg. 577 ISBN978-80-200-0521-2
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Josef Zitek news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2021 Learn how and when to remove this message Josef von Zitek 4 April 1832 9 September 1909 was a Czech architect best known for two Neo Renaissance landmarks in Prague the National Theatre 1 and the Rudolfinum 2 Josef ZitekBornJosef Zitek 1832 04 04 4 April 1832Karlin Prague Austrian EmpireDied9 September 1909 1909 09 09 aged 77 Smichov Prague Austria HungaryNationalityCzechOther namesJosef ZitekAlma materAcademy of Fine Arts ViennaOccupationArchitectBuildingsNational Theatre Rudolfinum Contents 1 Life and work 2 Gallery 3 References 4 Further reading 5 External linksLife and work editZitek s father died of cholera shortly before he was born so his family was in dire financial need until 1839 when his mother found work as a laundry worker for the lawyer Adolf Pinkas cs 3 Zitek began his professional studies in 1848 at the Prague Polytechnic now the Czech Technical University In 1851 he moved to Vienna where he studied at the k k Polytechnic Institute now the Vienna University of Technology and the Academy of Fine Arts He also learned the craft of masonry citation needed He graduated with honors in 1854 and joined the studios of Josef Kranner Ater two years there he began work at a studio jointly operated by Eduard van der Null and August Sicard von Sicardsburg two of his former teachers at the Vienna Polytechnic In 1858 he exhibited some of his designs at the Academy and was awarded a prize that came with a scholarship enabling him to spend two years in Rome 4 During his time in Italy Zitek acquired a patron Charles Alexander Grand Duke of Saxe Weimar Eisenach His first large commission for the provincial gallery and museum in Weimar was accomplished between 1863 and 1868 Projects for other aristocratic families followed 3 From 1864 to 1904 Zitek was a professor at the Polytechnic in Prague His pupils there included Antonin Wiehl who became a major exponent of Neo Renaissance architecture and Josef Schulz with whom Zitek later collaborated 3 When a competition was announced to create a design for the new National Theatre he was one of the first entrants and his design was chosen 4 His other works from this period include a monument to the writer and politician Karel Havlicek Borovsky at Olsany Cemetery and the Mill Colonnade in the spa city of Karlovy Vary He also did restorative work citation needed A disastrous fire heavily damaged the National Theatre not long after its opening in 1881 Disputes quarrels and personal attacks which had begun during construction intensified afterward The theatre s choir rejected Zitek s restoration proposals and he soon found himself being blamed for the fire citation needed As a result he resigned from his position as the project s architect married his longtime fiancee Berta Lippert and took an extended honeymoon abroad He swore he would never enter the Theatre when it reopened 3 The reconstruction was completed by his former student Schulz 4 Zitek s last design that came to completion was the Rudolfinum finished in 1884 It was done in cooperation with Schulz Zitek continued to be a professional consultant and was a member of several art and architecture commissions citation needed Zitek officially lived in Prague but spent much of his time at his estate in Lcovice where he devoted himself to cheese production citation needed He and Berta had two sons in 1885 and 1888 A year before his death Zitek obtained the title of Baron 3 He is buried near Malenice citation needed Gallery edit nbsp National Theatre Prague nbsp Mill Colonnade Karlovy Vary nbsp Rudolfinum PragueReferences edit Narodni divadlo je klenot Penize na opravu daroval cisar i rusky car The National Theatre Is a Gem The Money for Repairs Was Donated by the Emperor and the Russian Tsar iDNES Online 120 Years of the Rudolfinum Concert Hall Radio Prague International a b c d e Dobromila Lebrova Josef Zitek architekt stavitel Narodniho divadla Pozitivni noviny August 2009 Online a b c Profesor architekt Josef Zitek biography Jiri Payne blog Further reading editMilan Codr and Jiri Fleyberk Premozitele casu sv 12 biographies Mezinarodni organizace novinaru 1989 pp 132 136 Emanuel Poche Ed Encyklopedie ceskeho vytvarneho umeni 1975 pg 577 ISBN 978 80 200 0521 2External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Josef Zitek Biography at the Malenice website Theatre database at the Czech Ministry of Culture Josef Zitek and the National Theatre at Ceska televize Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Josef Zitek amp oldid 1208007197, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
