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Construction Sketch

Andy Goldsworthy

Associated Names

Andy Goldsworthy

Artist, British, born 1956

Medium

graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy
Dimensions

overall: 56 x 37.8 cm (22 1/16 x 14 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2005.100.24.b

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The image features a large circle with concentric rings of abstract, brick-like shapes radiating from a central darkened circle. Below this, there is a dome-like structure cut in half with lined patterns. The top view of the circle and the side view of the dome echo the design of an ancient amphitheater or a circular plaza. The abstract arrangement of lines and shapes within the circle may remind viewers of a labyrinth-like pattern. — 24' Diameter, Just Under 6' High

Andy Goldsworthy

1956

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Andy Goldsworthy, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Goldsworthy, Andy

Wikidata ID

Q64535867

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