Progressive System of Horizontals in a Square

1970

Jan Kubicek

Associated Names
Jan Kubicek

Artist, Czech, born 1927

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The image consists of four rectangles arranged in a grid pattern with intersecting vertical and horizontal lines. Two rectangles are black, while the other two are turquoise, alternating across the grid. The composition uses contrast between colors and clean intersections of lines, resembling a modern window pane or a graphic representation of a checkerboard.

Progressive System of Horizontals in a Square

Jan Kubicek

1970

The image shows four quadrants, each divided by fine lines meeting at the center. Two quadrants are filled with teal color, while the other two are black. The lines create a symmetrical composition resembling a grid. Each segment contributes to a cohesive whole, suggesting a simplified map or a crossword puzzle.

Progressive System of Horizontals in a Square

Jan Kubicek

1970

The image shows geometric shapes, mainly squares arranged in a grid pattern to form a checkerboard design. The artwork consists of black and light teal colors, creating four quadrants on the canvas. The contrast between the dark and light squares resembles a chessboard layout, with alternating colors for balance and symmetry. The clean lines and sharp divisions between the sections add to the minimalist and modern look of the piece.

Progressive System of Horizontals in a Square

Jan Kubicek

1970

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Anne Baruch, Chicago; gift to NGA, 2002.

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Wikidata ID

Q76343151

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