Mitla, Mexico

1972

Edward Grazda

Associated Names
Ed Grazda

Artist, American, born 1947

This is a photograph of an ancient architectural facade with intricate geometric patterns. The image captures detailed stone carvings featuring repeating geometric motifs. In front of this facade, a poster or photograph is placed, depicting a person in traditional attire holding a pottery jar, blending with the background's intricate designs. The contrast between the rugged texture of the stone and the smoothness of the poster creates a visual juxtaposition.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Edward Grazda, New York; FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1993; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1993; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom left in graphite: 1993.2hh

Wikidata ID

Q64147153

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