John Jiří 1923–1972

Heap (landscape with a mountain), 1961

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 print
Lit.: 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.