Near Smíchova (U Smíchova) 1943

"Near Smíchova (U Smíchova)" is a black and white photograph by Miroslav Hák, taken in 1943. This photograph showcases a crumbling brick wall with a large faded advertisement painted on it. The wall's texture and the faded lettering, along with the perspective, create a sense of decay and the passage of time, a prevalent theme in Hák's works. The photograph, with its evocative use of light and shadow, captures the somber reality of postwar Prague, highlighting the effects of war and urban decay on the city's landscape.