Václav Nejtek

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVáclav•Nejtek
Used nameVáclav•Nejtek
Born23 September 1899 in near Moskva, Moskva (RUS)
Died26 August 1958 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE)
NOC Czechoslovakia

Biography

Czechoslovakian sculptor Václav Nejtek spent his childhood as the son of Bohemian parents in Moskva, where he was trained as a carver and gilder by his uncle. After his return, Nejtek graduated from the School of Applied Arts in Praha and later from the art academy, and then undertook a study trip to Italy and France. His works were mainly produced in marble, sandstone, granite, and occasionally wood. He created of a series of symbolic statues for important buildings. For his hometown Slany, Nejtek made statues of important inhabitants, allegorical sculptures for urban societies. In addition, he created allegorical statuettes, sports awards, reliefs, and designs for coins.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Art Competitions TCH Václav Nejtek
Sculpturing, Statues, Open (Olympic) AC