The Window of My Studio

Creator

Czech Photographer · 1896–1976

Dubbed the "Poet of Prague," Josef Sudek became well known around the streets and concert halls of his city. A poor student, Sudek decided to become a bookbinder, receiving his certificate at age seventeen, while his younger sister became a photographer. At the same time Sudek began to experiment with a box camera and was particularly fond of self-portraits. During active service in World War I, h