John Jiří 1923–1973
The Stones, 1962
drypoint, handmade paper, 12,5 × 35 cm, mounted, signed in pencil bottom right
Jiří John 62, estate stamp on the reverse
Jiří John was a painter, but graphics were a strong and compelling 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 the elements into a harmonious
composition. The dry needle suited him because of its fragility and delicacy.
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auction 67
starting price
22 000 CZK
€ 890
hammer price
36 000 CZK