Active Graphic Sheet

1960

Vladimír Boudník

Associated Names
Vladimír Boudník

Artist, Czech, 1924 - 1968

An array of intersecting and parallel lines creates a complex pattern across a dark background. The lines vary in length and orientation, resembling constellations or electrical circuits. Some lines converge to form star-like shapes or grids. The interplay of light and shadows around these lines reinforces the abstract nature.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint in black with embossing on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.1 x 24.6 cm (5 15/16 x 9 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 40 x 55.3 cm (15 3/4 x 21 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.89.19

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Anne and Jacques Baruch, Chicago, IL, 1977; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center below image in graphite: Vladimir Boudnik 1960.; rest by later hands, upper left verso stamped: 1355; lower center verso in graphite: "Active Graphic Sheet"; lower right verso in graphite: 30 artione grafire (?) / 1977.847II

Wikidata ID

Q75399995

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