Vladimír Jindřich Bufka: Evening Train, gum bichromate, 1911.
Vladimír Jindřich Bufka was born to the family of a bank officer. Vladimír's half-brother was Karel Absolon and maternal grandfather was Jindřich Wankel – both renowned archaeologists. After graduating from high school, he studied chemistry at the Czech Technical University in Prague. Initially practicing photography as an amateur, he was a member of the Český klub fotografů amatérů (Czech Club of Amateur Photographers). His first photographs were published in 1908 in the illustrated magazine Český svět ("Czech World").
Bufka popularized the autochrome technique, writing several essays on the topic, most importantly O fotografování v barvách pomocí desky autochromové ("On Color Photography with the Help of the Autochrome Plate"), published in 1910.[4] The same year, Bufka published another book: Stručný návod k nejdůležitějším pracím s deskami fotografickými a vyvolávacími papíry ("A Brief Guide to the Most Important Operations with Photographic Plates and with Photographic Paper"). Bufka studied photography techniques in Lyon, France, in the company of the Lumière brothers.[3] In 1909, his lecture on autochrome in Prague[4] is considered to be one of the first attempts to introduce the theory of photography to Bohemia.
From 1910 to 1911, Bufka worked in the Jan Langhans atelier in Prague and extended his knowledge of photography at Hermann C. Kosel's studio in Vienna.[5] In 1911, Bufka opened his own studio in Prague which gradually achieved a popularity comparable with that of the renowned atelier of František Drtikol. In his later years, Bufka travelled to Warsaw and Saint Petersburg with the goal of documenting local art collections.[5] In 1914/1915, he participated in a large photography exhibition held in Prague's Rudolfinum.[5]
After his death, his studio was managed by his wife Marie Bufková until 1928. Photographs taken there carried the stamp "Ateliér V. J. Bufka" even during the 1920s.
Workedit
Portrait of artist's wife, Marie Bufková.
Bufka applied his deep knowledge of photographic techniques to his works and regularly explored the complex technical procedures of photography. He attempted to take photos in the evening, in the rain, or in back light. His works are the first of their kind in the Central European context.[6] He found inspiration in various art styles and genres, such as Impressionism, Postimpressionism, Art Nouveau, Symbolism, Decadence, Cubism, Futurism and Art Deco.[6]
Exhibitionsedit
Jubilejní výstava obchodní a živnostenské komory, Prague (1908)
Výstava Českého klubu fotografů amatérů, Lucerna Prague (1911)
Bufka, Vladimír Jindřich: O fotografování v barvách pomocí desky autochromové (On Color Photography with the Help of Autochrome Plate). E. Weinfurter, Prague 1910
Bufka, Vladimír Jindřich: Stručný návod k nejdůležitějším pracím s deskami fotografickými a vyvolávacími papíry (A Brief Guide to the Most Important Operations with Photographic Plates and with Photographic Paper). E. Weinfurter, Prague 1910
Bufka, Vladimír Jindřich: Katechismus fotografie (Catechism of Photography). Hejda a Tuček, Prague 1913
Articlesedit
"Internacionální kongres fotografický v Bruselu" (International Photo Congress in Brussels). Fot. věstník 1910, pp. 145–146
"Od úpatí Matternu a Monte Rosy" (From the Foot of Monte Rosa and Mattern). Světozor, 1910, No 8, pp. 179–180
"Modní fotografie stylová" (Fashion Photography Style). Český svět VII, No 31, 14 April 1911
"O vývoji moderní fotografie" (On Development of Modern Photography). Veraikon 1912, pp. 67–69
"Nejnovější výzkumy ve fotografii" (Recent Studies in Photography). Fot. věstník XXIII, 1912, pp. 161–163, 177–179
"Moderní fotografie odvětvím uměleckého průmyslu grafického" (Modern Photography as a Part of the Graphic Arts Industry). Dílo 1913, pp. 73–75
"Za světy hvězdné říše" (To the Worlds of Star Empire). Světozor, No 5, 20 March 1914
"Praha" (Prague). Klub Za starou Prahu, Prague 1924 (1925, in French)
Notesedit
^Scheufler, Pavel. "Bufka, Vladimír Jindřich". www.scheufler.cz. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
^ abDufek, Antonín (2010-11-05). "Vladimír Jindřich Bufka" (in Czech). Kultura21.cz. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
^ abScheufler, Pavel. "V. J. Bufka:O fotografii v barvách" (in Czech). www.scheufler.cz. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
^ abcVykoupil, Libor. "Ecce Homo – Vladimír Jindřich Bufka – Brno (Český rozhlas)". Czech Radio (in Czech). Brno (Český rozhlas). Retrieved 5 January 2011.
^ abDufek, Antonín. "Moravská galerie v Brně představí Vladimíra Jindřicha Bufku" (in Czech). www.informuji.cz. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
^"Moravská galerie představuje Drtikolova konkurenta Bufku". ČTK (in Czech). ČeskéNoviny.cz. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
Referencesedit
Mlčoch, Jan; Birgus, Vladimír (2010). Czech Photography of the 20th Century. Prague: KANT. ISBN978-80-7437-027-4.
Literatureedit
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Vladimir Jindrich Bufka 16 July 1887 Olomouc Pavlovicky 23 May 1916 Prague was a Czech photographer and popularizer of photography as well as an important exponent of pictorialism in Czech photography during the early 20th century 1 Bufka s creative works span a wide range he practiced landscape photography architectural photography photojournalism still life photography portrait photography astrophotography and photomicrography He was familiar with various photography techniques of the time including gum bichromate platinum print bromoil process and autochrome 2 He also gave lectures and seminars on photography contributed to various specialized magazines and published a number of books He died of leukemia at the age of 28 3 Vladimir Jindrich Bufka self portrait around 1910 Contents 1 Biography 2 Work 3 Exhibitions 4 Bibliography 4 1 Books 4 2 Articles 5 Notes 6 References 7 LiteratureBiography edit nbsp Vladimir Jindrich Bufka Evening Train gum bichromate 1911 Vladimir Jindrich Bufka was born to the family of a bank officer Vladimir s half brother was Karel Absolon and maternal grandfather was Jindrich Wankel both renowned archaeologists After graduating from high school he studied chemistry at the Czech Technical University in Prague Initially practicing photography as an amateur he was a member of the Cesky klub fotografu amateru Czech Club of Amateur Photographers His first photographs were published in 1908 in the illustrated magazine Cesky svet Czech World Bufka popularized the autochrome technique writing several essays on the topic most importantly O fotografovani v barvach pomoci desky autochromove On Color Photography with the Help of the Autochrome Plate published in 1910 4 The same year Bufka published another book Strucny navod k nejdulezitejsim pracim s deskami fotografickymi a vyvolavacimi papiry A Brief Guide to the Most Important Operations with Photographic Plates and with Photographic Paper Bufka studied photography techniques in Lyon France in the company of the Lumiere brothers 3 In 1909 his lecture on autochrome in Prague 4 is considered to be one of the first attempts to introduce the theory of photography to Bohemia From 1910 to 1911 Bufka worked in the Jan Langhans atelier in Prague and extended his knowledge of photography at Hermann C Kosel s studio in Vienna 5 In 1911 Bufka opened his own studio in Prague which gradually achieved a popularity comparable with that of the renowned atelier of Frantisek Drtikol In his later years Bufka travelled to Warsaw and Saint Petersburg with the goal of documenting local art collections 5 In 1914 1915 he participated in a large photography exhibition held in Prague s Rudolfinum 5 After his death his studio was managed by his wife Marie Bufkova until 1928 Photographs taken there carried the stamp Atelier V J Bufka even during the 1920s Work edit nbsp Portrait of artist s wife Marie Bufkova Bufka applied his deep knowledge of photographic techniques to his works and regularly explored the complex technical procedures of photography He attempted to take photos in the evening in the rain or in back light His works are the first of their kind in the Central European context 6 He found inspiration in various art styles and genres such as Impressionism Postimpressionism Art Nouveau Symbolism Decadence Cubism Futurism and Art Deco 6 Exhibitions editJubilejni vystava obchodni a zivnostenske komory Prague 1908 Vystava Ceskeho klubu fotografu amateru Lucerna Prague 1911 Ceska fotograficka moderna Umeleko prumyslove muzeum Prague 1989 Photographie der Moderne in Prag 1900 1925 Neue Galerie der Stadt Linz 1991 Moravska galerie Brno 2010 2011 7 Bibliography edit nbsp Landscape 1908 Books edit Bufka Vladimir Jindrich O fotografovani v barvach pomoci desky autochromove On Color Photography with the Help of Autochrome Plate E Weinfurter Prague 1910 Bufka Vladimir Jindrich Strucny navod k nejdulezitejsim pracim s deskami fotografickymi a vyvolavacimi papiry A Brief Guide to the Most Important Operations with Photographic Plates and with Photographic Paper E Weinfurter Prague 1910 Bufka Vladimir Jindrich Katechismus fotografie Catechism of Photography Hejda a Tucek Prague 1913 Articles edit Internacionalni kongres fotograficky v Bruselu International Photo Congress in Brussels Fot vestnik 1910 pp 145 146 Od upati Matternu a Monte Rosy From the Foot of Monte Rosa and Mattern Svetozor 1910 No 8 pp 179 180 Modni fotografie stylova Fashion Photography Style Cesky svet VII No 31 14 April 1911 O vyvoji moderni fotografie On Development of Modern Photography Veraikon 1912 pp 67 69 Nejnovejsi vyzkumy ve fotografii Recent Studies in Photography Fot vestnik XXIII 1912 pp 161 163 177 179 Moderni fotografie odvetvim umeleckeho prumyslu grafickeho Modern Photography as a Part of the Graphic Arts Industry Dilo 1913 pp 73 75 Za svety hvezdne rise To the Worlds of Star Empire Svetozor No 5 20 March 1914 Praha Prague Klub Za starou Prahu Prague 1924 1925 in French Notes edit Scheufler Pavel Bufka Vladimir Jindrich www scheufler cz Retrieved 5 January 2011 Mlcoch 2010 p 11 a b Dufek Antonin 2010 11 05 Vladimir Jindrich Bufka in Czech Kultura21 cz Retrieved 5 January 2011 a b Scheufler Pavel V J Bufka O fotografii v barvach in Czech www scheufler cz Retrieved 5 January 2011 a b c Vykoupil Libor Ecce Homo Vladimir Jindrich Bufka Brno Cesky rozhlas Czech Radio in Czech Brno Cesky rozhlas Retrieved 5 January 2011 a b Dufek Antonin Moravska galerie v Brne predstavi Vladimira Jindricha Bufku in Czech www informuji cz Retrieved 5 January 2011 Moravska galerie predstavuje Drtikolova konkurenta Bufku CTK in Czech CeskeNoviny cz Retrieved 5 January 2011 References editMlcoch Jan Birgus Vladimir 2010 Czech Photography of the 20th Century Prague KANT ISBN 978 80 7437 027 4 Literature edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vladimir Jindrich Bufka Dufek Antonin 2010 Vladimir Jindrich Bufka Prague Torst FotoTorst ISBN 978 80 7215 401 2 in Czech and English 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