Josef Čapek

Czech painter and writer (1887–1945)

Josef Čapek (English: Joseph Chapek; (1887-03-23)23 March 1887 – April 1945) was a Bohemian painter and writer, who was the brother of Karel Čapek, an writer. He also co-wrote a prose novel written by his brother Karel called, The Luminous Depths (Zářivé hlubiny in Bohemian).

Josef Čapek
Josef Čapek (left) with his brother Karel, in a photograph.
Born(1887-03-23)23 March 1887
DiedApril 1945
(aged 58)
NationalityBohemian
Occupation(s)Painter and writer
RelativesKarel Čapek
(brother)