Martha's Vineyard 108

1954, printed 1975

Aaron Siskind

Associated Names
Aaron Siskind

Artist, American, 1903 - 1991

The image shows several large, dark rocks stacked horizontally. The horizon is not visible, emphasizing the rocks' arrangement. The rocks are textured with rough surfaces against a pale background. The color palette is monochromatic with deep blacks and greys against a stark white sky. The lack of additional elements highlights the abstract composition of shapes, textures, and contrasts.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 36.2 × 45.72 cm (14 1/4 × 18 in.)
    sheet: 40.4 × 50.5 cm (15 7/8 × 19 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.191

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower left in black ink: M.V. 108 1954; by artist, lower right in black ink: Aaron Siskind

Wikidata ID

Q64032387

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