Stones for a Wall (6)

1977

Vito Acconci

Associated Names
Vito Acconci

Artist, American, 1940 - 2017

Jack Lemon

Printer, American, born c. 1936

Landfall Press

Publisher

The image shows a sculpture of a human figure holding a large jug or sack. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or a similar material, with a rough texture and a dark gray color. The figure is partially obscured, with facial features not clearly visible, and is depicted in a side-on view, highlighting its musculature. The sculpture has a weathered appearance, suggesting age and exposure to the elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black and gray on John Koller HMP handmade paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 76.84 × 59.69 cm (30 1/4 × 23 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.148.1.6

  • Portfolio Title

    Stones for a Wall

Associated Artworks

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The image shows close-up views of large stones stacked upon one another. The stones have varied, irregularly-shaped surfaces with a rugged texture. They have a speckled appearance with a mix of dark and light areas, accentuated by shadows and highlights. The color palette is dominated by subtle greens and purples. The edges of the photograph are irregularly torn. There is handwriting at the bottom of the image.

Stones for a Wall (1)

Vito Acconci, Jack Lemon, Landfall Press

1977

The image shows a grid of ten panels with abstract shapes and lines. Panel one has irregular grey stone-like forms, panel two has a bold red smear, panel three shows a silhouette resembling a handgun, panel four has black lines resembling an outstretched hand, and panel five features an arched form against a textured background. The bottom row includes a sculpture-like figure, large black graffiti-style text, stacked blocks creating shadows, a blank space with dark textures, and vibrant green strokes on a grey texture.

Stones for a Wall

Vito Acconci, Jack Lemon, Landfall Press

1977

The image displays overlapping and uneven shapes in shades of deep red and gray. Jagged lines are cutting across the right side. The central red forms resemble stones or boulders interlocked together. The composition has a textured appearance.

Stones for a Wall (2)

Vito Acconci, Jack Lemon, Landfall Press

1977

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, Chicago, Illinois); Bob Stana and Tom Judy, Washington, D.C., 2003; acquired 2016 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Vito Acconci 1977, Stones for a Wall (6): After All, / They Told Us to Form-; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: VA77 654

Markings

embossed lower left: [Landfall Press] ©; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: © 1977 Landfall Press, Inc. / 63 West Ontario Street / Chicago, Illinois / 60610

Watermarks

HMP

Wikidata ID

Q77259261

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