Untitled

1970

Jirí John

Associated Names
Jirí John

Artist, Czech, 1923 - 1972

The image features diagonal and jagged lines intersecting across the composition, alongside areas of dark contrasting forms. This abstract representation resembles a rugged canyon or mountain range viewed from above, with layered textures resembling rocky surfaces or geological formations. Shadows and light play across the scene, creating depth and dimension, reminiscent of a natural landscape shaped by erosion or other forces of nature. The composition draws the viewer's eye along its dynamic lines and textures, resembling a bird's-eye view through a dramatic terrain.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Anne Baruch, Chicago; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J.J. 70; lower left: 26/35

Wikidata ID

Q76345934

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