Sedm / Seven

20th century

Igor Piacka

Associated Names
Igor Piacka
Artist, Czech, born 1962
The image depicts a series of vertical and horizontal lines and shapes, creating an abstract composition resembling a stylized tree or a candelabra with branching arms. The upper part shows varying width stripes while the lower part has undulating, textured lines emerging from a central shape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint

  • 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.e

  • Series Title

    Stopy Zidovství

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

Q76342459