Terracotta (Ill) 2B

1961

Aaron Siskind

Associated Names
Aaron Siskind

Artist, American, 1903 - 1991

The image shows a close view of a large, textured stone structure dominating most of the shot on the right side. The horizon is not visible. In the background behind the stone are tangled branches and leaves of trees, suggesting a wooded setting. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of varying shades of black, white, and gray, highlighting textures and contrasts between the stone and the natural surroundings. Natural light creates strong contrasts and shadows, enhancing details of the stone surfaces and the pattern of the trees and foliage.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert B. Menschel

  • Dimensions

    image: 34 × 26.6 cm (13 3/8 × 10 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 35.2 × 27.8 cm (13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.154.42


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: Ter 2B-6 / 3 / Terracotta (III) 2B 1961 / Aaron Siskind; by unknown hand, top right in graphite: BOB


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