Grey Knox Quarry

1972

Malcolm Rice

Associated Names
Malcolm Rice

Artist, American, born 1898

The image shows a quarry viewed from above, showcasing terraced rectangular stone blocks arranged in a pattern. The scene focuses on the rock formations with columns of stone rising in graduated levels. The drawing displays meticulous pencil or ink strokes, depicting the texture of the stone surfaces. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of brown and gray to convey depth and shadows in the rock structures. The ground is covered with rough-hewn stone surfaces leading to a water-filled pit. The stone blocks form vertical and horizontal lines, creating a rhythmic quality. In the background, the stone formations fade slightly, suggesting distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sight size: 20 x 32.7 cm (7 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.38.4


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: Malcolm Rice 1972

Wikidata ID

Q64594815

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