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Untitled

1970

Jirí John

Associated Names

Jirí John

Artist, Czech, 1923 - 1972

The image displays a large irregularly shaped form in the center, surrounded by various textures and patterns. The space around the central shape is filled with dark and light patches, resembling a rocky landscape or mountain range under a cloudy sky. The overall texture and arrangement of patches suggest natural formations, resembling geographical maps or satellite images.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint
Credit Line

Gift of the Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection
Dimensions

image: 15.7 x 16.1 cm (6 3/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
sheet: 31.5 x 21.7 cm (12 3/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

2004.109.14

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Z. Baruch

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J.J. 70; lower left: 10/10; undeciphered inscription on verso lower right in graphite

Wikidata ID

Q76345936

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