Martha's Vineyard

1954

Aaron Siskind

Associated Names
Aaron Siskind

Artist, American, 1903 - 1991

The image shows a stack of irregularly shaped boulders arranged to create arches and voids against a clear background. The rocks are textured with rough surfaces, and there is a contrast between the dark tone of the stones and the light background. The composition creates a sense of balance and tension. The monochrome color palette highlights the natural shapes and textures of the stones against the plain backdrop.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert B. Menschel

  • Dimensions

    image: 34.7 × 44.2 cm (13 11/16 × 17 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 40.3 × 50.3 cm (15 7/8 × 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.154.52

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Robert B. Menschel, New York; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in black ink: Aaron Siskind; lower left: M.V. 1954

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