Untitled

1991

Per Kirkeby

Associated Names
Per Kirkeby
Artist, Danish, 1938 - 2018
Niels Borch Jensen
Printer, Danish, born 1952
The image shows intersecting lines and geometric shapes, with a dense network of parallel lines in the top section and more scattered, angular forms below. The composition intertwines vertical and diagonal lines. Overlapping and crisscrossing lines create a sense of depth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint and machine work in black on Zerkall Bütten paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.8 x 19.7 cm (11 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 50.2 x 38.3 cm (19 3/4 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.81.9

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
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.

13 Etchings

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

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: PK91; lower left in graphite: 7/20

Wikidata ID

Q75121408

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