80JiříJohn1923 – 1972Heap (landscape with a mountain), 1961
Heap (landscape with a mountain), 1961
Dimensions
Short item description
drypoint, handmade paper, 15,7 × 24,5 cm, mounted
Listed in the inventory of the work under No. 76, signed in pencil bottom right J.J. 61, in pencil
bottom left E. A., estate stamp on the reverse of bottom central, authenticated in pencil by Adriena
Šimotová Johnová, author's printLit.: 1- Catalogue of the exhibition J. J. - graphic art, GMU in Hradec Kralove, 1996.
Jiří John was a painter, but graphic art was a distinctive and convincing component of
of his work. He was distinguished by an extremely pure artistic view, based on
from his understanding of the evolution of nature and his ability to arrange elements into a harmonious
composition. The dry needle suited him because of its fragility and delicacy.
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67th auction of Fine Art, Antiques, Design and Glass, 16th June 2024
67th auction of Fine Art, Antiques, Design and Glass
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