PoslednÍ klobouceka pro Ester / Last Little Cap for Esther

1998

Marina Richterová

Associated Names
Marina Richterová

Artist, Czech, born 1962

The image shows a group portrait of seven individuals displayed from the waist up. In the front row, there is an elderly man with a long beard and a cane, an elderly woman with her hands on a young boy's shoulders, and a young girl wearing a cap. In the middle row, there are three older individuals with solemn expressions. In the top row, there is a faint depiction of another person. The background is lightly shaded with a cross-hatched texture. Clothing is the only notable feature in the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • 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.f

Associated Artworks

See all 7 artworks
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

Q76348107