Krajina--Pták a blázen/Landscape--The Bird and the Lunatic

1994

Veronika Palecková

Associated Names
Veronika Palecková

Artist, Czech, born 1962

The image displays an intricate assembly of curving lines and fragmented shapes with an abstract quality. In the center is a representation resembling a clock with Roman numerals. Above, a bird-like figure appears to be taking flight, with swirling lines converging towards it. Below are interconnected circular shapes and geometric structures. Soft, scattered dots are also present, blending natural and mechanical motifs.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.1 x 15 cm (9 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 35.3 x 24.4 cm (13 7/8 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.163

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Veronika / Palecková ; lower center: Krajina Pták a / Blázen; lower left: 2/30 II; verso lower right by later hand: A04717

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