Jan Matulka

Hopi Snake Dance, Number I
1917–1918

This is a colorful, abstract cubist drawing depicting three figures that appear to be musicians, as suggested by the presence of a guitar and other unidentifiable instruments. The figures are stylized with geometric shapes and fragmented body parts, wearing what seem to be traditional or ceremonial outfits with masks or headdresses. The background is composed of abstract shapes and lines, giving the impression of movement. The artwork is signed at the bottom.

This is a colorful, abstract cubist drawing depicting three figures that appear to be musicians, as suggested by the presence of a guitar and other unidentifiable instruments. The figures are stylized with geometric shapes and fragmented body parts, wearing what seem to be traditional or ceremonial outfits with masks or headdresses. The background is composed of abstract shapes and lines, giving the impression of movement. The artwork is signed at the bottom.

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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
79.38

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

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/1790

Jan Matulka
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