Acropolis 64

1989

Carl Chiarenza

Associated Names
Carl Chiarenza

Artist, American, born 1935

The image shows a series of vertically oriented straight and jagged lines intersected by folds and creases, creating an intricate pattern on a textured surface. The abstract composition resembles crumpled metallic foil or distressed paper, with light and shadow playing across its surface. The irregular shapes and torn edges resemble rugged cliffs or gnarled bark, adding depth and dimension to the visual texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 40.4 × 32.1 cm (15 7/8 × 12 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 49.5 × 40.4 cm (19 1/2 × 15 7/8 in.)
    mount: 61.1 × 50.7 cm (24 1/16 × 19 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.145.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Carl Chiarenza, Rochester, NY; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right of mount in graphite: Acropolis 64, 1989, Carl Chiarenza; on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: Acropolis 64, 1989 Carl Chiarenza

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