Eliška Konopiská (born 5 January 1948) is a Czech printmaker, graphic artist, typographer, and illustrator.
A native of Prague, Konopiská graduated from that city's Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, where she studied with František Muzika. Active in a variety of genres, she has designed and illustrated many books, and has also worked as a typographer for a variety of publishing houses. Her work has been exhibited both in the Czech Republic and abroad, and she has won a variety of awards during her career. Her 1983 print Hra (Play), a color aquatint and etching, is owned by the National Gallery of Art.
References
- "Konopiská Eliška". www.citarny.cz. Retrieved Oct 14, 2019.
- "Artist Info". www.nga.gov. Retrieved Oct 14, 2019.
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