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The image displays a geometric shape resembling the letter 'P', outlined in bold black lines on a faint, grid-patterned background. The lines create a form reminiscent of typographic block letters. The composition features clean lines and a structured layout on graph paper, blending drafting and artistic abstraction.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Graphite on graph paper Accession ID 1991.75.2

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The image displays a grid-lined background with various abstract shapes and lines. Included are stylized letters "A" to "H" resembling well-known fonts like Times Roman and Helvetica. Beneath these letters, there is a series of heavily scribbled letters merging into an abstract pattern. Below this, there are lowercase letters forming words such as "hippopotamus," "CALL MARY," "ATLANTA," and "AUSTIN." The image blends structured design with spontaneous sketching, evoking a sense of a draft or study in typography.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway"

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Ballpoint pen, felt-tip pen, and graphite on graph paper Accession ID 1991.75.15

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The image shows bold, curving lines and shapes arranged within an angular, slightly conical form. The drawing resembles a stylized letter "H" or a gateway. At the bottom right, a line curves into a semicircle. These abstract shapes suggest familiarity with modern sculpture or industrial designs, blending the mechanical with the conceptual.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (H)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Graphite on tracing paper Accession ID 1991.75.49

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The image displays a bold, black outline of a large curved shape with two semicircular arcs seamlessly joining with straight vertical lines. Annotations inside the structure suggest a technical drawing, similar to a blueprint.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (B)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Felt-tip pen and graphite on tracing paper Accession ID 1991.75.21

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This is a drawing of the letter 'F'. The large letter 'F' is outlined in black against a plain background, occupying most of the page. There is some handwritten text inside the outline of the letter, which reads "Helvetica bold italic p 31" followed by "8 1/2 x 12". Brown tape is used to affix the paper to a surface at the top corners, and there are slight signs of wear, such as a small tear in one corner. The lines are precise, giving a sense of geometric simplicity and utilitarian design.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway"

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Felt-tip pen, graphite, and white-out on tracing paper Accession ID 1991.75.20

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The image shows a large, sweeping curve dominating the composition, forming an abstract shape on the paper. The lines gently bend and twist, resembling a seashell or the contour of an ear. The soft pencil strokes create a fluid outline that gives the impression of something familiar yet intentionally undefined.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (G)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Graphite on tracing paper Accession ID 1991.75.44

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The image shows a series of curved and angular lines on a light background, forming an abstract shape. The design can be interpreted as resembling the letter 'E' or a stylized piece of furniture like a chair or a table leg with a symmetrical pattern. The lines are sketched meticulously, hinting at a study or blueprint, while allowing for various interpretations.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (F)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Graphite on tracing paper Accession ID 1991.75.23

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The image shows a large, bold outline of a geometric shape resembling the letter "E". The outline takes up most of the canvas and is emphasized with black ink. Pencil notes and calculations are found inside the shape, giving a draft-like appearance.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (E)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Felt-tip pen, graphite, and white-out on tracing paper Accession ID 1991.75.27

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The image shows a large, curved line forming an abstract shape resembling the letter "P". The form has a thick outline and a soft, sketchy quality, giving it an incomplete and conceptual appearance.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Graphite on tracing paper Accession ID 1991.75.47

Not on view

The image shows a curving line within a rectangular frame. The line has a fluid motion and is abstract in nature.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (S)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Graphite on tracing paper Accession ID 1991.75.33

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The image shows a series of concentric oval shapes on grid paper. The shapes decrease in size from the outermost to the innermost.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (O)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Graphite on graph paper Accession ID 1991.75.3

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The image shows a series of thick black lines intersecting to form a geometric shape resembling the capital letter 'P'. The drawing hints at familiar objects like a chair or modernist furniture. The lines are enclosed within an outline resembling an inverted trapezoid.

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

Vito Acconci, Graphicstudio

c. 1983/1985

Graphite on tracing paper Accession ID 1991.75.39

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Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway"

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway"

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (H)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (H)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (B)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (B)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway"

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway"

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (G)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (G)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (F)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (F)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (E)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (E)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (S)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (S)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (O)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (O)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

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