Pod závojen noci/Under the Veil of Night

1987

Hana Capová

Associated Names
Hana Capová

Artist, Czech, born 1956

The image displays the upper body of two figures in profile. The central figure is positioned facing left, with an elongated neck and a hat with netting across their face. The person has delicate facial features, a defined nose and lips, and their hair is concealed under the large brimmed hat. They are wearing a sleeveless top with ribbed fabric and their left arm is raised with fingers positioned elegantly. Dangling earrings are visible. To the left, another partial figure's face emerges, showing a distinct profile with an elongated nose and textured skin. This figure holds a pair of scissors, poised to cut a thread. The background consists of fine lines and subtle floral patterns.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    plate: 36.4 x 28.2 cm (14 5/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 58.2 x 46 cm (22 15/16 x 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.27


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Hana Capová 87; lower center: Pod Závojen noci; lower left: 18/XX; verso lower center encircicled: 10 / (not deciphered)

Wikidata ID

Q76341847