Mil (Emil) Witasek, Equestrian Jousting Scene, 1923

Mil (Emil) Witasek (1900–1970)

Equestrian Jousting Scene (1923)

Watercolour on paper

A finely executed Art Deco watercolour depicting a mounted figure in medieval jousting attire, carrying a lance. Witasek combines the romanticism of historical subject matter with the stylised, elegant line associated with the early Art Deco period. Dating from 1923, this early work reflects his interest in theatrical costume, movement, and equestrian form, rendered with clarity and control.

Currently on view at The Francis Hotel, Bath.