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Made in Be-Be

1995

Tadeusz Nuckowski

Associated Names

Tadeusz Nuckowski

Artist, Polish, born 1948

The image displays swirling and intersecting lines, creating an intricate network of shapes. The composition features curved and angular black lines, along with some straight lines in red, yellow, and blue. The elements resemble tangled wires or a chaotic urban map, with no recognizable objects. The background includes softer, wavy lines adding depth and texture, resembling flowing water or wood grain patterns.

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Artwork overview

Medium

two-sided color linocut on paper
Credit Line

Gift of Gerald Cerny
Dimensions

overall: 59.8 x 80 cm (23 9/16 x 31 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1999.116.25

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gerald Cerny, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 1999.

Associated Names

Cerny, Gerald

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: 2/10; made in be-be; Tadeusz Nuckowski 1995

Wikidata ID

Q75428854

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