Zkrísení Lazara (The Raising of Lazarus)

1930s

Jan Konupek

Associated Names
Jan Konupek

Artist, Czech, 1883 - 1950

The image is a black and white sketch featuring a full-length figure prominently in the foreground. The person is facing left, appearing in a slight forward motion. They have long hair that falls past the shoulders, and the facial features are not very distinct. There is a suggestion of a beard and slightly elongated facial structure. The person is draped in a flowing garment, possibly a robe, with loose folds. No visible jewelry or objects are held, but the hands suggest interaction. In the background, there are loosely sketched figures and a complex interplay of shadow and lines, creating a sense of depth and an abstract environment. The overall tone and texture of the image give it an intense, dramatic atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    plate: 24.8 x 20 cm (9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 42.5 x 31.5 cm (16 3/4 x 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.100


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Konupek

Wikidata ID

Q76343031

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