Libenské Artikule

1994

Jirí Anderle and Bohumil Hrabal (author)

Associated Names
Jirí Anderle

Artist, Czech, born 1936

Bohumil Hrabal

Author, Czech, 1914 - 1997

The image showcases a intricate arrangement of lines and shapes, creating an abstract composition. Curved and angular forms intersect in a chaotic yet captivating manner. The central shape resembles a human face or helmet, surrounded by circular and linear elements resembling sound waves or fans. Additional features include overlapping lines and face profiles suggesting communication, as well as shapes resembling valves or organs. The design combines technical precision with an organic feel, connecting mechanical elements with human-like features.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint in brown and black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    overall size (volume closed): 33 x 23.2 cm (13 x 9 1/8 in.)
    plate: 15.8 x 12 cm (6 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.9.1.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows interconnected lines and shapes forming abstract profile illustrations of human heads. The profiles contain intricate geometric and mechanical forms resembling machine parts, while also echoing human brain and facial structures. Below the profiles are bold text and grid lines spelling out "BOHUMIL HRABAL," with additional text in varying fonts.

Libenské Artikule

Jirí Anderle, Bohumil Hrabal

1936

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gerald Cerny, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower center: Anderle

Watermarks

EOSÍN (with a crown over the E)

Wikidata ID

Q76560787

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