Knezna Ester (Queen Esther)

1998

Jaroslava Pesicová

Associated Names
Jaroslava Pesicová

Artist, Czech, born 1935

Three individuals are depicted, showing their upper bodies. The central figure has their back to the viewer, wrapped in a flowing garment that covers their head and shoulders. To the left, a person is shown in profile, with prominent facial features and adorned with jewelry. They have styled hair and wear detailed accessories. To the right, another person faces forward, with expressive eyes and full lips. This individual wears a garment with a bold pattern. The background is dark, emphasizing the figures and their attire.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.8 x 32.1 cm (18 13/16 x 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.218.d

Associated Artworks

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The image displays swirling lines and circular shapes, with a large abstract circular form on the left. This form contains concentric rings, and intricate lines extend from it, transforming into organic shapes resembling human forms or flowing hair. On the right, sketch-like elements emerge, including hints of human faces and figures blending into the composition. The overall appearance is an abstract convergence of cosmic and human elements.

Adagio (G[ustav] M[ahler] X)

Karel Demel

1942

This is a photograph of a poster. The poster features a design centered around a stylized menorah and text that reads "STOPY ŽIDOVSTVÍ" and "THE LEGACY OF THE JEWISH SPIRIT," followed by a list of names and other details. The top portion includes a bold image of a black menorah. Below it, the text is printed in both Czech and English. The list of names underneath might indicate artists or contributors to an exhibition or project. The lower section provides a date of "ČERVEN 1998 / JUNE 1998" along with a logo or insignia. The overall design is clean and formal.

Stopy Zidovství (Legacy of the Jewish Spirit)

Various Artists

1900

The image shows a jagged line cascading vertically from the top, intersecting with geometric forms resembling angular rocks or abstract crystalline structures. The arrangement of lines and shapes suggests a mountainous landscape with a star-shaped form on the right. Earthy tones provide depth and texture, resembling geological formations or a fragmented star in the night sky.

Bez názvu (Untitled)

Bohumil Krátky

1913

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76343708

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