Mark di Suvero

Achilles' Heel

1968–1969

A rusted metal figure balances two tilted rectangular frames held together by thin wires.
A rusted metal figure balances two tilted rectangular frames held together by thin wires.

Recto

Not on view

Date
1968–1969

Classification
Sculpture

Medium
Welded steel and stainless steel wire on aluminum base

Dimensions
Overall: 34 3/4 × 38 1/8 × 36 in. (88.3 × 96.8 × 91.4 cm)

Accession number
91.49.2a-c

Edition
Unique

Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Robert M. Benjamin in honor of Tom Armstrong

Rights and reproductions
© 1968-69 Mark di Suvero

API
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