Mikulov with Pencil in Hand

Mikulov with Pencil in Hand is a project by local artist and history admirer Jarmila Červená. She has already published three books full of beautiful drawings and paintings picturing the town of Mikulov and nearby municipalities. Although the books are only published in Czech, the illustrations are universal, and an English afterword is included at the end of each book. You can find examples from the books in the gallery section (GALERIE).


Mikulov with Pencil in HandMIKULOV WITH PENCIL IN HAND

Jarmila Červená
Graphic design by Olga Pluháčková
Published in 2013
Published by MUDr. Zdeněk Pluháček, s.r.o.
Hardcover, 128 pages
Dimensions: 26,5 x 21,7 cm
Price: CZK 250

Afterword

Jarmila Červená invites you on a walk through her home town of Mikulov. Her drawings and commentaries capture the unique atmosphere of the Moravian municipality. This richly illustrated publication is the result of years of diligent field work with pencil in hand and meticulous research of archival literature. Set out, with book in hand, to explore the architecture of the historical centre, inspect the remarkable houses in the streets beyond the city wall, and discover some of the more fascinating places in the outskirts.


Mikulov with Pencil in Hand 2MIKULOV WITH PENCIL IN HAND 2
Cultural monuments

Jarmila Červená
Graphic design by Olga Pluháčková
Published in 2015
Published by MUDr. Zdeněk Pluháček, s.r.o.
Hardcover, 208 pages
Dimensions: 26,5 x 21,7 cm
Price: CZK 350

Afterword

Accept a second invitation from Jarmila Červená to explore the beautiful town of Mikulov – with the second volume of Mikulov with Pencil in Hand, which is a loose continuation of the eponymous book from 2013. This time, the author and her drawings focus on the town’s cultural monuments. We hike up Holy Hill, count all the church steeples and statues of St John of Nepomuk, and take a tour of the old Jewish quarter and the Jewish cemetery. May this book be your pleasant guide through Mikulov!


Mikulovsko with Pencil in HandMIKULOVSKO WITH PENCIL IN HAND

Jarmila Červená
Graphic design by Olga Pluháčková
Published in 2017
Published by MUDr. Zdeněk Pluháček, s.r.o.
Hardcover, 176 pages
Dimensions: 26,5 x 21,7 cm
Price: 300 Kč

Afterword

Mikulovsko with Pencil in Hand is the third book by Jarmila Červená and also the third volume of a richly illustrated series on Mikulov and its environs. The book is yet another contribution to the understanding and promotion of the cultural treasures of the region from the distinct perspective of a lover of art and history. We return to the land under the Pálava Hills, and this time we set out with pencil in hand to visit all eighteen of the region’s municipalities. Our attention is focused on remarkable Christian monuments, precious examples of folk architecture, and folk traditions. The book explores the following municipalities: Bavory, Brod nad Dyjí, Březí, Bulhary, Dobré Pole, Dolní Dunajovice, Dolní Věstonice, Drnholec, Horní Věstonice, Jevišovka, Klentnice, Milovice, Novosedly, Nový Přerov, Pasohlávky, Pavlov, Perná, and Sedlec.


Contact 

If you wish to order copies of the books, please fill in the order form or send an email. The price does not include postage. The books can also be picked up in person in Mikulov.

Please address your queries to: cervena.mikulov@gmail.com

Mikulov with Pencil in Hand can also be purchased in these locations:

TIC Mikulov