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1917

Frantisek Drtikol

Associated Names

František Drtikol

Artist, Czech, 1883 - 1961

The image shows a low-angle view of tall rock formations with trees at their base. The sketchy, charcoal-like strokes convey texture and shadow without fine detail. The color palette is primarily shades of gray on a light brown paper background. Shadows are denser in the foreground, contrasting with lighter areas in the distance. Subtle reflections are visible on the water's surface below.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on brown paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection
Dimensions

image: 45.5 x 30.8 cm (17 15/16 x 12 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

2002.50.44

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Anne Baruch, Chicago; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Z. Baruch

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Drtikol 29/12 1917

Wikidata ID

Q64570471

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