Fotografia v živote a diele Josefa Gutkaissa

FILIP GLOCKO
Stredoslovenské múzeum, Banská Bystrica

The role of photography in life and work of Josef Gutkaiss

Abstract: Josef Gutkaiss (1834 – 1913), born in Austrian town Margarethen am Moos close to Linz, contributed significantly to the development of European and world photography. He lived and worked in Switzerland and Italy and in 1864 he moved to Banská Bystrica. His studio was located and operated in Dolná Street. As the years went by, he opened branches in other cities in the area of present Slovakia. Using large-scale photographic devices captured Josef Gutkaiss scenes of everyday life, industrial plants in Pohronie, figures from central Slovakia dressed in traditional folk costumes, as well as important people from public and political life. He also contributed significantly to the promotion of Banská Bystrica.

Keywords: Josef Gutkaiss, history of photography, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Banská Bystrica.