Barevná

1993

Jirí Sopko

Associated Names
Jirí Sopko

Artist, Czech, born 1942

The image consists of undulating horizontal lines in varying shades of blue, purple, and red. Triangular shapes similar to pyramids and silhouettes of human heads are interspersed in the pattern.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    image: 53.5 x 37 cm (21 1/16 x 14 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 61.8 x 44 cm (24 5/16 x 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.217.a

Associated Artworks

This image shows a document or page with printed text. The background is a textured, light brown paper with small flecks of color. On the left side, there is a black vertical rectangle containing white text in a clear, sans-serif font. The text reads: "Škola české grotesky," followed by the names "Jiří Sopko," "Karel Nepraš," and "Vladimír Kokolia" along with descriptions, "barevná litografie," "Do všech světových stran, lept," and "barevný linoryt." The design features a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing contrasting colors and simple typography to convey the information clearly.

Skola Ceské Grotesky (Czech Grotesque School)

Various Artists

1900

The image shows a network of concentric lines and shapes forming an abstract representation of a human figure with outstretched arms. The lines create a ripple-like effect, suggesting the figure is surrounded by water.

Do vsech svetovych stran (Into All Cardinal Points)

Karel Nepras

1993

The image showcases an intricate pattern of intertwining lines and shapes in blue and green hues, creating a textured surface. The abstract composition features twisting and overlapping lines, resembling tangled vines or tree branches. The central area appears lighter, suggesting depth or a clearing within the pattern. The overall effect evokes an abstract interpretation of natural complexity, alluding to scenes from a forest or underwater currents.

Barevny

Vladimír Kokolia

1993

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Jirí Sopko 1993; lower left: 5/50

Wikidata ID

Q76345959

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