Lod' III/Boat III

1990

Miroslav Houra

Associated Names
Miroslav Houra

Artist, Czech, born 1933

The image features an intricate arrangement of bold black lines and shapes on a light background. The lines interconnect to create an abstract composition with curved and straight lines suggesting a humanoid figure with extended limbs. Circular forms at the top resemble heads or helmets, while vertical bands and angled rectangles evoke limbs or staffs. The piece conveys movement and pose, resembling a robotic or mechanical figure. The interplay of solid black masses and negative space defines the silhouette.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black ink

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    image: 50 x 25 cm (19 11/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 59 x 40.4 cm (23 1/4 x 15 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.69

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Houra 90; lower left: 10/20; lower center LODIII; verso upper right: 36/1000-

Wikidata ID

Q76349007