Washington Diary

October 11-19, 2003

Andy Goldsworthy

Associated Names
Andy Goldsworthy
Artist, British, born 1956

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    suite of 12 silver dye bleach prints mounted on 9 sheets of white paper with text entries

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 56.7 x 38.1 cm (22 5/16 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.74.2.1-9

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Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a small hillside covered with green foliage and a bright red patch beneath a tree trunk. The scene captures a small natural environment with a focus on the contrast between the lush green and the striking red. The photograph is mounted on a piece of paper with a handwritten text below it. The text appears to be an entry dated October 11, 2003.

Washington Diary

Andy Goldsworthy
2003
This is a photograph of a textured stone surface with accompanying handwritten text. The photograph captures a close-up of a textured, moss-covered stone or rock with varying shades of green, brown, and patches of light filtering through foliage above, creating shadowed patterns on the surface. The text surrounding the image appears to be a reflective journal entry dated October 12, 2003, and mentions observations related to the quarry in which the stone is located, the interplay of light and shadow, and the writer's thoughts and contemplations of the natural scene. The document combines elements of visual art with personal written expression, providing insight into both the aesthetic and emotional experiences associated with the captured image.

Washington Diary

Andy Goldsworthy
2003
This is a photograph of a dark-toned object with a vivid red tip against a natural background. The main element of the image is a large, stone or stone-like object partially covered by foliage and natural debris on a forest floor. The tip of the object is painted bright red, catching the light in contrast to the shadowy setting. In the foreground, out-of-focus leaves partially obscure the stone, suggesting it is nestled in a lush green environment. Sepia-toned text beneath the photograph details the observer's perception, experience, or narrative involving the scene captured, suggesting a thoughtful engagement with the subject matter.

Washington Diary

Andy Goldsworthy
2003

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; NGA purchase, 2004.

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