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Mar 21, 1779 Pelhřimov, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic Died on 27 Nov 1843 (aged 64)
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About Vojtch Benedikt Juhn
- Vojtech Benedikt Juhn (March 21, 1779 - November 27, 1843, Jindrichuv Hradec) was a Czech painter and engraver. Juhn was born in Pelhrimov where his father was a tailor.
- During his studies he decided to study theology.
- He served as rector of the seminary.
- His theological career ended as Jindrichuv Hradec provost. In art he became famous because of his popular engravings of city views.
- Juhn captured the character of local cities such as Ceské Budejovice, Jindrichuv Hradec, Pacov, Pocátky, Prachatice, Kamenice nad Lipou, Písek, Tábor, and Vodnany. He collaborated with leading engravers George Karl Dobler and Postle, who was the first Czech classical landscape painter and printmaker.
- Juhn's works are often found at the top of the various guilds' diplomas, certificates for journeyman apprenticeship certificates and similar publications.
- Many of his sketchbooks, paintings and engravings over time have been lost. Juhn died in Jindrichuv Hradec on November 27, 1843, and was buried at the cemetery at the former church of St.
- Trinity.
