13 Etchings

1991

Per Kirkeby

Associated Names
Per Kirkeby
Artist, Danish, 1938 - 2018
Niels Borch Jensen
Printer, Danish, born 1952
This is a photograph of a plain cover labeled with the name "PER KIRKEBY". The cover is a flat surface of a deep gray color with a smooth texture. In the center of the cover, the name "PER KIRKEBY" is printed in a bold blue uppercase typeface.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of 13 drypoints (some with machine work and aquatint) on Zerkall Bütten paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 50.2 x 38.3 cm (19 3/4 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.81.1-13

Associated Artworks

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The image consists of intersecting lines and shapes arranged in a chaotic manner. The abstract artwork gives the impression of organized disarray, with a dense thicket or labyrinth of intertwined branches. The lines overlap to create a tangle, resembling woven vines or wire strands. Varying density in some areas suggests forms like panels or drapes, similar to an intricate tapestry. The sparse use of black and gray tones emphasizes texture and complexity, creating a monochromatic forest scene in abstract form.

Untitled

Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen
1991
The image depicts a series of vertical, elongated shapes composed of finely layered lines, intersected by bold, sweeping black lines that crisscross the composition, creating an abstract network of curves and angles. The abstract forms resemble tall, slender tree trunks or clusters of seaweed, with the overlapping lines suggesting natural growth patterns or tendrils. The combination of thick and thin lines creates a sense of texture and depth, reminiscent of intricate patterns found in a forest or underwater environment.

Untitled

Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen
1991
The image depicts bold black lines overlapping in various directions against a light background, creating a series of vertical and horizontal shapes. This abstract composition may evoke the image of a forest or the framework of buildings. The angular and intersecting lines can suggest tree trunks or scaffolding, offering a visual experience that merges the natural and constructed worlds.

Untitled

Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen
1991

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. Robert Brown, Washington, DC; purchased 1992 by NGA

Associated Names

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