karel vik, a czech artist, painter, and printmaker, was born on november 4, 1883, at hořice, and died on october 8, 1964, at turnov. his works are held by museums across europe. vik's artistic journey is a testament to his dedication and passion for the arts. early life and career vik's early life was marked by a keen interest in art, which led him to pursue a career in painting and printmaking. he honed his skills through extensive tr…