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Nudes Above Water

1918

Frantisek Drtikol

Associated Names

František Drtikol

Artist, Czech, 1883 - 1961

The image shows a rugged landscape with a winding canyon or ravine running through the center. The horizon is high with fluffy clouds in the sky. Rounded, dark tree forms are visible in the distance. The artwork features soft, flowing brushstrokes with charcoal or pencil shading, creating a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic with dark gray and soft beige tones. Two figures or objects are near a small body of water at the bottom right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

charcoal on tan paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection
Dimensions

image: 45.4 x 30.5 cm (17 7/8 x 12 in.)
Accession Number

2002.50.51

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 1/11 1918

Wikidata ID

Q64570473

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