Oscar-winning Czech artist Theodor Pištěk dies at 93

The great Czech painter, costume designer, and set designer Theodor Pištěk has died at the age of 93, his family announced on Thursday. Pištěk was best known internationally for designing the costumes for Miloš Forman’s film Amadeus, which earned him an Oscar in 1985. He later won a César Award for Valmont and was nominated for another Oscar.

In his home country, Pištěk received the Czech Lion Award for Unique Contribution to Czech Film in 2003 and the Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2013.

He also served as chairman of Václav Havel's Prague Castle arts council, designed new uniforms for the Prague Castle Guard, and helped found the Jindřich Chalupecký Award for young artists.