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 features intricate lines and curves forming interconnected shapes in an abstract composition. On the left side, the lines form a shape resembling a human skull in profile, with detailed depictions of teeth and circular forms suggesting eyes or mechanical components. Moving to the right, the artwork includes geometric forms like circles and rectangles, hinting at machine-like or robotic elements. Overlapping lines and patterns in the background create depth and texture, conveying dynamic movement.
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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: 9.5 x 15.5 cm (3 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.9.8.b

Associated Artworks

The image depicts intricate shapes and lines, with a large circular pattern filled with concentric rings and abstract designs. Within the circle, various geometric shapes are interconnected by lines. Additional smaller drawings include a face profile, abstract figures, and technical diagrams. The lower area contains schematics-like drawings and written text.

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

Q76560789

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