National Gallery of Art, Washington: Variations on the Theme

1981, printed 1999

Patrizia della Porta

Associated Names
Patrizia della Porta

Artist, Italian, born 1954

The image contains geometric shapes and lines, including a diagonal line dividing the lower half, a lattice of rectangles forming a wall, and a triangle at the top right against the sky. This abstract composition suggests rigidity and order of architectural elements, resembling a stylized cityscape with a hint of a pyramid peeking over a structured brick wall. Light and shadow create contrast, enhancing the sense of depth and space within the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Edward E. MacCrone Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.9 x 47.8 cm (12 9/16 x 18 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.60.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Patrizia della Porta, Milan; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, lower left in graphite: Patrizia della Porta

Wikidata ID

Q64158592

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