Partially Buried Woodshed [lower right]

1970

Robert Smithson

Associated Names
Robert Smithson

Artist, American, 1938 - 1973

The image depicts abstract lines and angular shapes outlining two rectangular forms, similar to 3D geometric boxes. These shapes are surrounded by sloping, curving lines, giving the impression of a mound or hill. The image includes text suggesting instructions or a conceptual plan related to the structures drawn.
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This is a drawing of a structure labeled as a "Wood Shed". The drawing features an elongated rectangular form with several sections separated by simple lines. On the left side, circles are drawn to represent stacked logs or materials. Adjacent sections are characterized by a grid pattern. Above the structure, a handwritten label "Wood Shed" is visible, with some illegible text below that appears crossed out. The sketch is minimalistic, utilizing a single line style to convey the basic elements and structure of the shed.

Partially Buried Woodshed [upper left]

Robert Smithson

1970

This is a drawing of various sketches of a partially buried wood shed. The image contains six different sketches on paper, each illustrating different views and aspects of a wooden shed structure that appears to be partially embedded in the ground. These sketches are drawn with brown ink, and there are handwritten annotations and labels such as "Partially Buried Wood Shed" and "SIDE VIEW" pointing out specific features in each illustration. Some sketches show contour lines to indicate the earth around the structure and give an impression of how the landscape molds around it, while others focus on architectural details like windows or structural shapes. The style is loose and conceptual, focusing on conveying the idea of a structure integrated into a natural setting.

Partially Buried Woodshed

Robert Smithson

1970

This is a drawing of a partially buried wood shed. The illustration shows a simple rectangular structure with a slanted roof, partially covered by surrounding earth. The roof and sides of the shed are depicted in simple lines, and there are words written at the top and near the base that read "Partially Buried Wood Shed" and "Earth," respectively. Some sketchy lines and textures suggest the shape and the mound of earth around and partly over the structure. The style is straightforward and loose, resembling a quick conceptual sketch used to convey an architectural or sculptural idea.

Partially Buried Woodshed [upper right]

Robert Smithson

1970

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Robert Smithson; gift to NGA, 1998

Associated Names

Bibliography

1991

  • Tsai, Eugenie. Robert Smithson Unearthed: Drawings, Collages, Writings. New York, 1991: 180 repro.

Inscriptions

across lower edge in black felt-tip pen: Partially Buried Wood Shed / 70 Kent U / R. Smithson; lower right verso in graphite: #13092

Wikidata ID

Q64629098

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