Josef Mocker

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Josef Mocker (22 November 1835 in Cítoliby – 15 November 1899 in Prague) was a Bohemian architect and restorer who worked in a purist Gothic Revival style.

Overview

Mocker was responsible for restoring many Bohemian castles and ancient buildings in Prague. His work aroused much controversy, but also contributed many important landmarks of Prague.

From 1879 to 1881, Mocker participated in a reconstruction of Karolinum, today's seat of the Charles University in Prague.{{cite book |title=Karolinum|last=Petráň|first=Josef|year=2010 |publisher=Charles University, Karolinum|location=Prague|isbn=978-80-246-1877-7|language=cs|page=49}}

Work

Here is partial list of his prominent works:

Gallery

Tábor_church_before_1897.jpg|Tábor main church before reconstruction by Josef Mocker in 1897

kostel2.jpg|Tábor main church after reconstruction by Josef Mocker with new pseudo-gothic altair

Porici.jpg|Church of St. Peter in Poříčí, Prague (12th ct., rebuilt in 1874–1879 by Josef Mocker)

References