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National Gallery of Art, Washington: Variations on the Theme

1999

Patrizia della Porta

Associated Names

Patrizia della Porta

Artist, Italian, born 1954

The image displays intersecting geometric shapes, including a wide curved line and straight-edged lines forming rectangular sections. The layout can be perceived as resembling draped fabric or a sloping landscape, with contrasting shades creating a sense of light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Edward E. MacCrone Fund
Dimensions

overall: 48.3 x 34 cm (19 x 13 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2001.60.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Patrizia della Porta, Milan; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

della Porta, Patrizia

Inscriptions

on mount, lower left in graphite: Patrizia della Porta

Wikidata ID

Q64158594

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