Untitled (Three Mourning Women)

1947

Hans Jelinek

Associated Names
Hans Jelinek

Artist, American, 1910 - 1992

The image displays angular and curving lines forming abstract human-like figures positioned centrally, surrounded by flowing lines resembling waves or flames at the top and sides. The center figure is composed of strong geometric shapes and angular lines reminiscent of a statue or a faceted gemstone, giving an abstract interpretation of a seated person with other figures leaning towards it, their forms and outlines suggesting cloaked figures or ancient philosophers. The background incorporates rigid, linear brick-like patterns implying architectural structures or walls, creating a sense of a gathering or congregation within an enclosed space.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. Graham Arader III, Chicago, IL (via Mann-Williams Antiques, New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, March 1987; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower right, Jelinek

Wikidata ID

Q76551065

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