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Roof II - Aerial View

Andy Goldsworthy

Associated Names

Andy Goldsworthy

Artist, British, born 1956

The image consists of multiple circular forms closely interacting together. Each circle features a central dark dot. Some circles have intricate line patterns radiating outwards from the center dot, creating a textured effect. The upper portion includes linear and geometric shapes resembling a simple diagram or architectural sketch. The elements are delicately rendered with pencil, highlighting the use of geometry and spatial arrangement in the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 76 cm (11 x 29 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2005.100.15

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Goldsworthy, Andy

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: ROOF II; noted calculations (undeciphered); dome height noted: 6'; dome diameter noted: 26'

Wikidata ID

Q64535840

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