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Sketch for "Building - Blocks for a Doorway" (P)

c. 1983/1985

Vito Acconci

Associated Names

Vito Acconci

Artist, American, 1940 - 2017

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image displays a geometric shape resembling the letter 'P', outlined in bold black lines on a faint, grid-patterned background. The lines create a form reminiscent of typographic block letters. The composition features clean lines and a structured layout on graph paper, blending drafting and artistic abstraction.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on graph paper
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

sheet: 34.7 x 31.2 cm (13 11/16 x 12 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1991.75.2

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64633904

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