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Three drawings by the well-known illustrator Josef Lada showcase his inimitable style. These works, which he created towards the end of his life, show motifs of playing in the snow, scattering seeds, and baking bread. The scenes that are featured throughout his oeuvre are based on events in his native Hrusice. Snowman with a pipe and children: 17 x 20.5 cm (in frame) / 21 x 29.5 cm (sheet size). Name of work, year, technique, and mat dimensions on reverse in pencil. Baking bread: 16 x 18.5 cm / 21 x 29.5 cm (sheet size). Name of work, year, technique, and mat dimensions on reverse in pencil. Lightly soiled on reverse side. Peasant woman with basket (Feeding Birds): 15.5 x 22 cm / 21 x 29.7 cm (sheet size). Name of work, year, technique, and mat dimensions on reverse in pencil. Lightly soiled on reverse side.