Ladislav Foltýn

Ladislav Foltýn was a photographer active between 1906 and 1928. His known professional output consists primarily of photographs documenting urban scenes and candid observations.

Foltýn's work is represented in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, which holds six known photographs attributed to the artist. These images document his practice of capturing specific locations and moments across Central Europe during the early 20th century. Notable titles held in the collection include the structural study of the Bridge of Our Lady in Vienna, the observational piece Chairs in the Prater (Stolicky v Pratri), and the portrait Iren Blüh photographing. Additional subjects include Ferris Wheel (Ruské kolo) and the geographical study Sunday in Špišská Nová Ves.

The availability of these museum-quality photographic works provides insight into early 20th-century street photography and documentary practice. Due to the age of the works, many Ladislav Foltýn prints are now frequently accessible through public domain databases, allowing for high-quality prints and downloadable artwork to be utilized for educational or research purposes.