Bag-Piper 1936

Mikuláš Galanda's 1936 work "Bag-Piper" is a striking black and white drawing. The piece features a stylized bagpiper with a wide-brimmed hat and a woman standing beside him, her dress and pose similarly geometric. Galanda's signature Art Deco style is evident in the simplified forms, bold outlines, and use of stippling. The stark contrast between light and dark emphasizes the figures and creates a sense of drama. Galanda, who tragically died in 1938 at the young age of 43, was a prominent figure in the Czech Art Deco movement. "Bag-Piper" exemplifies his unique approach to figurative art, characterized by a distinct blend of modernism and traditional motifs.