Adolf Zábranský

Adolf Zábranský (29 November 1909 – 9 August 1981) was a Czech painter, graphic artist and illustrator.

He became a member of the SVU Mánes and the Union of Czechoslovak Artists. He was primarily known for his monumental works such as decorations in the Hrzánský palace and illustration of children's books, notably ''Hanýžka a Martínek'' and ''Když se čerti rojili'' by Jindřich Šimon Baar, ''Je nám dobře na světě'' by František Hrubín, and ''Ze starých letopisů'' by Ivan Olbracht.

In Czechoslovakia he was awarded the title of National Artist for illustration in 1972. Provided by Wikipedia