Josef’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Slovakia (Jarabina), from the series "Gypsies (Cikáni)"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Slovakia (Jarabina)
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Czech Republic (Prague)
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Slovakia (Utěkač), from the series "Gypsies (Cikáni)"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Josef Koudelka, Cikáni
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Poland
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Slovakia (Detva), from the series "Gypsies (Cikáni)"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Josef Koudelka, Cikáni
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Slovakia (Bratislava), from the series "Gypsies (Cikáni)"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Prague, Czech Republic
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Slovakia (unknown locality), from the series "Gypsies (Cikáni)"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Slovakia (Rakúsy), from the series "Gypsies (Cikáni)"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Man at Desk
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Slovakia (Rakúsy), from the series "Gypsies (Cikáni)"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Czech Republic (Kadaň)
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Czech Republic (Kladno), from the series "Gypsies (Cikáni)"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Slovakia (Vel'ká Lomnica), from the series "Gypsies (Cikáni)"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938
![(Proč lidé umírali [Why did people die])](https://www.artic.edu/iiif/2/39240428-4c17-1478-0f88-dbdf1b4e6d74/full/400,/0/default.jpg)
(Proč lidé umírali [Why did people die])
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938

Ireland, from the series "Exiles"
Josef Koudelka Czech, naturalized French, born 1938