Smutny klaun (Sad Clown)

1970

Jan Bauch

Associated Names
Jan Bauch

Artist, Czech, 1898 - 1995

The image is a headshot showing the upper part of a person's body. The person is facing forward at the center of the frame. The facial features are striking and exaggerated, with large, deep-set eyes and a long, narrow expression accentuated by heavy brushstrokes. The lips are closed and seem downturned, and the hair is styled simply, falling around the head in dark, unfocused strokes. The person's clothing is indistinct, suggested by bands of lines at the neck. There are no apparent jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is a textured, dark-toned area that contrasts with the face, providing depth to the image. The scene is monochrome, characterized by heavy use of black and brown tones.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.7 x 11.3 cm (6 15/16 x 4 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 47.8 x 32.4 cm (18 13/16 x 12 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.16


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Jan Bauch; lower left: EA; verso lower right in graphite: [not deciphered] 1978-1985 [?]

Wikidata ID

Q76342969

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