Rusty metal sculpture of a walking figure balancing two large rectangular frames with wires.

Mark di Suvero

Achilles' Heel

1968–1969

Not on view

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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
artworks/7538



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