Paintings by the landscape painter Július Koreszka form a silent but permanent part of the Slovak art history of the first half of the 20th century. His landscapes are largely motivated by Skalica region, which the artist transformed through the tranquil harmony of realistic sensual points of departure, emotional associations and classical painterly language into authentic poetic form. In his artistic interpretation of the local landscape he placed emphasis on restrained post-Impressionist tradition supported by strong impressionist elements and flat decorative colours. The figure was excluded from his painting from the very beginning, or delimited into the marginal position. While living in Bratislava, he drew inspiration from the lyrical meditative Danube landscape with small figural staffage. Koreszka launched his artistic, highly lyrical genre painting (landscapes, and partially still lifes) during his studies in Prague. However, it was preceded by the period of World War I from which come several sketchbooks with pencil drawings with ordinary scenes from military life. In spite of external circumstances or unfavourable times, he adhered to the lyrical genre throughout his creative period.