Jan Matulka

Hopi Snake Dance, Number II
1917–1918

A vibrant, expressionist painting depicting three figures with abstracted, elongated forms in a dynamic composition. The figures, which appear to be engaged in a ritual or dance, are adorned with geometric patterns on their garments and wear stylized headdresses. The background features simplified architectural forms and a night sky with crescent moons and stars. The artwork is signed at the bottom right.

A vibrant, expressionist painting depicting three figures with abstracted, elongated forms in a dynamic composition. The figures, which appear to be engaged in a ritual or dance, are adorned with geometric patterns on their garments and wear stylized headdresses. The background features simplified architectural forms and a night sky with crescent moons and stars. The artwork is signed at the bottom right.

Not on view

Date
1917–1918

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Wax crayon, watercolor and graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 14 15/16 × 12in. (37.9 × 30.5 cm)

Accession number
79.39

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Gertrude W. Dennis

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Jan Matulka
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