gouache on paper Dimensions: 44 x 30 cm signed upper right "Josef Čapek" verso the author's handwriting   Provenance: - collection of actor Jan Werich - significant collection of prominent Czech surgeon (purchased directly from the national Czech actor Jan Werich)   Consulted with the expert of the author Dr Pavla Pecinkova. Consulted with Professor Jaromir Zemina and Dr Jiri Machalicky. Confirmation of authenticity attached.