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Untitled

1965

Karel Malich

Associated Names

Karel Malich

Artist, Czech, born 1924

The image shows irregularly shaped paper scraps layered over a text page. The composition includes torn pieces in black, purple, gray, and blue, as well as printed newspaper fragments. Certain letters and patterns emerge, like a stylized "H" and "RE." The collage conveys a fragmented storytelling theme.

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Artwork overview

Medium

collage with ink on board
Credit Line

Gift of the Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection
Dimensions

image: 45.2 x 62.5 cm (17 13/16 x 24 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2002.50.88

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Z. Baruch

Wikidata ID

Q64591808

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