Johannes Klinka, Four Figure Studies In Pencil And Red Chalk, Circa 1920

Johannes Klinka – Set of Four Figure Studies – circa 1920

A set of four figure studies executed by Johannes Klinka approximately a century ago.

Drawn in pencil and red chalk on paper, they depict a seated woman, two studies of a male model, a seated man, and a man and woman in different poses.

The monumentality of the forms, confident draughtsmanship and striking simplicity of the compositions give these drawings a remarkably modern appearance. Displayed together, they transcend their original function as academic studies and become distinctive decorative elements, particularly well suited to a contemporary interior.

The variations in size, technique and orientation create a lively rhythm while preserving a strong visual unity throughout the group.

Folds, creases, minor marginal tears, stains and signs of handling, consistent with age and visible in the photographs.

Dimensions:

– Seated woman, red chalk on paper: 50 × 35 cm
– Two studies of a male model, pencil on paper: 48 × 29.5 cm
– Seated man, pencil on paper: 38 × 26 cm
– Man and woman, pencil on paper: 26 × 38 cm

Sold as a set of four.