Kamil Kubik Architectural Pastel Sketches

Item Details

Attributed to Kamil Kubik (New York, 1930 – 2011)
Untitled (architectural), 20th century
Two pastel drawings on paper
Unsigned

Kamil Kubik was born in Czechoslovakia in 1930 and began his artistic training in Prague until the political upheaval forced his move to Germany in 1948. He lived in a refugee camp for several years until relocating to Australia. There he met his wife, Joanna Bowers, and traveled the world continuing to practice art, as he followed her career as a ballerina. After her retirement, Kubik and his wife settled in the United States, and he opened the St. James Gallery in New York City. Kubik painted still lifes, street views and cityscapes in the impressionist style. His paintings were featured in magazines such as Reader’s Digest and Worth Avenue Magazine which allowed his work to be circulated widely. He became the official artist for US Open tennis and golf tournaments. Barbara Bush, having Czech heritage herself, became a patron of Kubik’s work at the time of her husband’s Vice Presidency, and championed his status as an official White House artist during George H.W. Bush’s presidential term. Kubik designed the White House Christmas cards of 1991 and 1992. He continued painting still lifes, New York and metropolitan cityscapes until a stroke affected his mobility. His work is held in various private collections such as those of Prince Rainer of Monaco and Queen Elizabeth II.

Condition

- toning and smudges to the sheets; slight creases the corners of the sheets.

Dimensions

- measures largest sheet.

Item #

ITMGC88059