Avignon

c. 1925

Jan Matulka

Associated Names
Jan Matulka

Artist, American, 1890 - 1972

The image displays a landscape view of a village surrounded by hills. In the distance, there is a range of dark hills or mountains beneath a dramatic sky. The style features bold brushstrokes emphasizing contrast and texture. The color palette is predominantly black and white. The village consists of geometric shapes representing buildings, with a round tower and striped rooftops. The sky shows swirling clouds, adding dynamism to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.3 x 30 cm (9 9/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 31.7 x 40 cm (12 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.47

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76343244

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