Šaloun Ladislav (1870–1946), Anýž Franta, firma

Science and Labour

cast signature, Bohemia, design by L. Šaloun, probably made by Anýž Franta, bronze, stone plinth, height 47,5 cm

Ladislav Šaloun's works belong especially in the field of sculpture to the key works of Czech cultural heritage. In addition to monumental sculpture (The Sculpture of Master Jan Hus, Old Town Square, Prague), one of his of his work includes industrial and graphic design. A distinctive Art Nouveau expression was in Šaloun's work was enhanced by a leaning towards spiritualism and occult sciences. The design of the sculpture Science and Work for the gasworks in Michle from the 1920s. It promoted progress in domestic life and industry.