20 Foot Ladder for any Size Wall [VI]

1979

Vito Acconci

Associated Names
Vito Acconci

Artist, American, 1940 - 2017

Nancy Anello

Printer, American, active 1981

Lilah Toland

Printer, American

Peter Pettengill

Printer, American

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image displays a grid-like pattern formed by bold vertical and horizontal lines intersecting. The pattern resembles a ladder or a window frame, with rectangles between the horizontal bars. The composition is minimalistic with muted color tones, emphasizing the contrast between shapes and the background. The clean lines and precise intersections evoke architectural structure, such as scaffolding or modern minimalist design elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photo-etching on Rives BFK wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    image: 1473.2 x 104.1 cm (580 x 41 in.)
    sheet: 73.7 x 104.1 cm (29 x 41 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.8.24

Associated Artworks

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The image displays a series of wide, vertical and horizontal bands intersecting to form rectangular shapes in an abstract design. The bands have a light smudging effect creating a soft gradient, giving a sense of depth and texture to the composition. The overall pattern is simplistic and intriguing against a plain background.

20 Foot Ladder for any Size Wall [I]

Vito Acconci, Nancy Anello, Lilah Toland, Peter Pettengill, Crown Point Press

1979

20 Foot Ladder for any Size Wall

Vito Acconci, Nancy Anello, Lilah Toland, Peter Pettengill, Crown Point Press

1979

The image shows a pattern of parallel horizontal and vertical lines resembling a ladder structure. The lines are arranged in a minimalistic and abstract composition. The shading creates the illusion of metallic bars, playing with light and shadow. The focus is on the simplicity and repetition of form.

20 Foot Ladder for any Size Wall [II]

Vito Acconci, Nancy Anello, Lilah Toland, Peter Pettengill, Crown Point Press

1979

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA directly from Kathan Brown 1997.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

(signed and dated on panel I)

Wikidata ID

Q75405563

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