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Sin título (Untitled)

2012

Graciela Iturbide

Associated Names

Graciela Iturbide

Artist, Mexican, born 1942

The image features a complex arrangement of parallel lines and grids creating an intricate pattern of intersecting lines that form a repeated geometric motif. The design resembles a mesh or netting structure sloping diagonally, evoking the appearance of a safety net or woven fabric. The composition conveys depth and layered construction, resembling an architectural ceiling or artistic canopy.

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Artwork overview

Medium

inkjet print
Credit Line

Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser
Dimensions

image: 35.56 × 35.56 cm (14 × 14 in.)
sheet: 44.13 × 43.18 cm (17 3/8 × 17 in.)
Accession Number

2024.104.104.5
Portfolio Title

Criba del cielo (Sky Sieve)

This is a photograph of a circus trapeze setup. It shows a series of interconnected metal poles forming a structure that holds a large safety net. Strings of light bulbs are draped between the poles. In the background, a ferris wheel is visible. The sky is overcast. — Sin título (Untitled)

Graciela Iturbide

2012

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is dark maroon with the title "Criba del cielo" and the name "Graciela Iturbide" inscribed in a simple font at the center. The texture of the cover suggests it has a cloth-like appearance. — Criba del cielo (Sky Sieve)

Graciela Iturbide

2012

The image depicts a low angle view along a fence lined with vertical metal spikes and a dark fabric barrier. The horizon is not visible. The composition is photorealistic with sharp contrasts between light and shadow in a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and grey. Diagonal lines created by the top of the fence lead the eye across the image. — Sin título (Untitled)

Graciela Iturbide

2012

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Collection of the Artist; (RoseGallery, Santa Monica, CA); Susan Steinhauser, Los Angeles, CA, January 2013; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Susan Steinhauser

Inscriptions

signed by artist, bottom left in graphite: 2/12; by artist, bottom right in graphite: Graciela Iturbide

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