Irony of Geometry

1972

Radoslav Kratina

Associated Names
Radoslav Kratina

Artist, Czech, 1928 - 1999

The image depicts a complex arrangement of geometric shapes, primarily triangles and parallelograms, in an intricate pattern that forms a dense grid. This abstract design features an alternating sequence of red, blue, and black shapes that interlock and overlap, creating a striking visual texture. The repetition and positioning of these shapes may evoke familiar patterns seen in mosaics or textile designs.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color serigraph

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 62.8 x 45.8 cm (24 3/4 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.113

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gerald Cerny, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: R. Kratina 72; lower left: 18/23; verso lower right by later hand: A06102

Wikidata ID

Q76355726

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