STRETTI, VIKTOR HAND SIGNED LITHOGRAPH CZECH FARMER ON HORSE DRAWN COMBINE 1947

VIKTOR STRETTI HAND SIGNED LITHOGRAPH, "Viktor Stretti, p.f. 1947", in pencil, showing a Czech farmer on horse drawn combine, 1947. In fine condition. 

Viktor Stretti (1878-1957) was a well-known Czech graphic artist, painter and illustrator, famous for his etchings and lithographs from old Prague. PF, also called novorocenka or New Year's card. In short, it's a stand-in for "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and is solely a Czech (and Slovak) tradition. It is derived from the French pour feliciter (felicitations) and abbreviated as "PF" followed by the forthcoming year. Stretti was known for the custom of sending his own lithographic creations as New Year Congratulations and PF to close friends. 

$300   #10899