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Autumn in Bukowiec

1959-1960

Józef Gielniak

Associated Names

Józef Gielniak

Artist, Polish, born France, 1932 - 1972

The image displays a detailed composition of circular and elongated shapes within a rectangular frame. The arrangement is intricate, resembling cellular structures or coral. The circles in the top portion have diverse patterns and textures. Below, elongated shapes resemble roots or stalactites, adding an organic feel to the piece. This mix of shapes and lines evokes natural forms, creating a visually engaging puzzle.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut on Japan paper
Credit Line

Gift of Ingrid Rose in memory of her husband Milton Rose
Dimensions

image: 23.18 × 30 cm (9 1/8 × 11 13/16 in.)
sheet: 39.05 × 46.67 cm (15 3/8 × 18 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2018.37.16

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ingrid Rose, Washington, DC; Gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Rose, Ingrid

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "AUTUMN IN BUKOWIEC„; lower center in graphite: Linocut 1959/60; lower right in graphite: Józef Gielniak

Wikidata ID

Q77262751

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