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Rome: Arch of Constantine 5

1967

Aaron Siskind

Associated Names

Aaron Siskind

Artist, American, 1903 - 1991

The sculpture depicts a humanoid figure with a rough, weathered appearance. It is made of stone in shades of grey, suggesting age and wear. The form appears primitive, abstract, and eroded. The background blends with the figure, suggesting it may be part of a larger piece.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Robert B. Menschel
Dimensions

image: 34.2 × 26 cm (13 7/16 × 10 1/4 in.)
sheet: 35.4 × 27.6 cm (13 15/16 × 10 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2022.154.37

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Robert B. Menschel, New York; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Menschel, Robert B. Mr.

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: Rome: Arch of Constantine 5 / 1967 / Aaron Siskind; lower center: AC5-'67 / R6

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