System of Horizontals and Verticals in the Square

1969-1970

Jan Kubicek

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Jan Kubicek

Artist, Czech, born 1927

The image displays a single, thin horizontal line dividing the canvas into two large rectangular sections of a soft blue-gray color. The abstract composition evokes a horizon line, with the evenness of the line suggesting balance and tranquility. The minimalistic approach of the artwork focuses on the purity of form to draw the viewer’s eye across the canvas.
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This image features a vertical line dividing a uniform gray background into two equal halves. The design conveys simplicity, geometry, and symmetry, akin to modern abstract art.

System of Horizontals and Verticals in the Square

Jan Kubicek

1969

System of Horizontals and Verticals in the Square

Jan Kubicek

1969

The image shows a large, almost square central shape in muted cool gray tones, bordered by slim lines running parallel to its edges. This abstract composition resembles a minimalist painting or smooth solid canvas. The central area is framed by a narrow margin, contrasting with the off-white periphery. The simplicity and uniformity of the piece may evoke a serene, undisturbed surface, like calm water at dusk, seen through a modernist lens.

System of Horizontals and Verticals in the Square

Jan Kubicek

1969

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Jan Kubicek 1969-70; lower left: 2/15-II; verso bottom center: System of Horizontals and Verticals in the Square; lower right: 1979.6476II; bottom right 62485

Wikidata ID

Q76343092

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