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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Clay with Boulders

Andy Goldsworthy

Associated Names

Andy Goldsworthy

Artist, British, born 1956

The image shows irregularly shaped lines and forms creating a wavy pattern that curves across the paper. The abstract design consists of small, jagged shapes resembling cracked earth, as depicted in an inset image on the right. The patterning connects to familiar images like dried, cracked soil or mosaic tile work. Each small segment contributes to the overall shape's fluidity.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy
Dimensions

overall: 28.2 x 76 cm (11 1/8 x 29 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2005.100.6

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Andy Goldsworthy, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Goldsworthy, Andy

Inscriptions

left center in graphite: ON INSIDE

Wikidata ID

Q64535832

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