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

c. 1983/1985

Vito Acconci

Associated Names

Vito Acconci

Artist, American, 1940 - 2017

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows a large, bold outline of a geometric shape resembling the letter "E". The outline takes up most of the canvas and is emphasized with black ink. Pencil notes and calculations are found inside the shape, giving a draft-like appearance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

felt-tip pen, graphite, and White-Out on tracing paper
Credit Line

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

sheet: 30.9 x 24.5 cm (12 3/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1991.75.27

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64633930

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