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Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway"

c. 1983/1985

Vito Acconci

Associated Names

Vito Acconci

Artist, American, 1940 - 2017

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image contains various lines and shapes on a textured surface, including arches, rectangles, and angular markings, creating an abstract composition. A central vertical yellow rectangle displays the word "HIPPOPOTAMUS." Surrounding it are shaded areas in blue and brown, with handwritten text like "LIGHTER," "DARKEST," and arrows. The overall layout resembles a page from a sketchbook with notes and planning marks.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite, felt-tip marker, colored pencil, and ballpoint pen on tracing paper and wove paper; attached with staples
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

sheet: 38.3 x 30.1 cm (15 1/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1991.75.1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

[multiple artist notes]

Wikidata ID

Q64633903

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