Capek Collection

Play / Capek / R. u. R
Programme for the first English production of the play, also known as R.U.R. and written by Karel Capek, when it was performed at St. Martins Theatre in London

Poster the film production of 'Rossum's Universal Robots' (colour litho)
XEE3043021 Poster the film production of 'Rossum's Universal Robots' (colour litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: R.U.R. is a 1920 science fiction play by the Czech writer Karel Čapek)

Portrait of Karel Capek (1890-1938), 1930. Creator: Photo studio Vanek, Prague
Portrait of Karel Capek (1890-1938), 1930. Private Collection

Portrait of Karel Capek (1890-1938), c. 1930. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Karel Capek (1890-1938), c. 1930. Private Collection

Eric, the first British robot at the Exhibition of the Society of Model Engineers in London, 1928, 1928. Private Collection

Eric the Robot, 1928-1929. Creator: Anonymous
Eric the Robot, 1928-1929. Private Collection

Girl with Red Hat, 1915. Artist: Capek, Josef (1887-1945)
Girl with Red Hat, 1915. Private Collection

Still Life with Scissors, 1916. Artist: Capek, Josef (1887-1945)
Still Life with Scissors, 1916. Private Collection

The Old Soak, 1918-1919. Artist: Capek, Josef (1887-1945)
The Old Soak, 1918-1919. Found in the collection of Moravska galerie, Brno

Woman over the City, ca 1917-1920. Artist: Capek, Karel (1890-1938)
Woman over the City, ca 1917-1920. Found in the collection of Oblastni galerie Liberec

Fantomas, 1918. Artist: Capek, Josef (1887-1945)
Fantomas, 1918. Private Collection

Singing Girls (Folklore Ornament), 1936. Artist: Capek, Josef (1887-1945)
Singing Girls (Folklore Ornament), 1936. Private Collection

Mr. Myself, 1920. Artist: Capek, Josef (1887-1945)
Mr. Myself, 1920. Private Collection

Cloud, 1933. Artist: Capek, Josef (1887-1945)
Cloud, 1933. Found in the collection of Galerie vytvarneho umeni, Ostrava

Robot character from a play by Karel Capek
One of the cast from Karel Capeks science fiction play of 1921, R.U.R. (Rossums Universal Robots). Capek was a Czech writer who made the word robot popular

CAPEK, Josef. Woman figure
CAPEK, Josef (1887-1945). Woman figure. 1913. Cubism. Oil on canvas. CZECH Rep.. Prague. National Gallery in Prague

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"Exploring the Playful World of Capek: From R. u. R to Robot Exhibitions and Artistic Masterpieces" Step into the captivating world of Capek, where creativity knows no bounds. Karel Capek, a renowned playwright, takes center stage with his thought-provoking play "R. u. R, " which introduced the term 'robot' to our lexicon. Delve deeper into his life through mesmerizing portraits captured by Photo studio Vanek in Prague and an anonymous artist. Intriguingly, we encounter Eric, the first British robot showcased at the Exhibition of the Society of Model Engineers in 1928-1929. This groundbreaking creation left spectators astounded and paved the way for future technological marvels. However, Capek's artistic prowess extended beyond theater and robotics. Josef Capek's enchanting artwork graces our presence with pieces like "Girl with Red Hat" (1915), "Still Life with Scissors" (1916), and "The Old Soak" (1918-1919). These paintings evoke emotions and showcase Josef's talent as a versatile artist. Meanwhile, Karel Capek showcases his own artistic flair through works such as "Woman over the City" (ca 1917-1920) and "Fantomas" (1918). These pieces transport us to different realms while leaving room for interpretation. Josef continues to captivate us with his vibrant piece titled "Singing Girls (Folklore Ornament)" from 1936. The colors dance on canvas as if echoing melodies sung by these ethereal figures. Lastly, we glimpse Mr. Myself in Josef's painting from 1920—a self-portrait that reveals introspection amidst a world filled with imagination. Capek's legacy lives on through various mediums—his plays continue to inspire generations; robots have become integral parts of our lives; art immortalizes their creative genius.