At the eaten shop (2024) Original Oil Painting by Jan Machac

In front of house number 21, a scene is taking place that no one would notice today — and yet it speaks volumes about the whole world. A woman in traditional costume, adorned with a scarf, greets a man in uniform. Neighbors watch from doors and windows. The painting is both intimate and documentary at the same time — a glimpse into everyday life in a time when every arrival and departure was an event for the entire street. The woman’s costume is precise — it corresponds to the regional clothing of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The title of the painting refers to the cult Prague novel by Ignát Herrmann and the film by Martin Frič — a place that has its own strong voice in Czech culture. The painting places it in a visual form that has been missing until now.

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40 x 30 x 2cm (unframed) / 40 x 30cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits