Robert Smithson

Earth Mirror; 4 Corners; 12 Mirrors; Indoors
1969

A sketch on aged paper depicting a conceptual art piece with a central pyramid-like structure reflected in three side mirrors, creating an illusion of a complete pyramid. Annotations and measurements are included, suggesting dimensions and materials for the artwork. Handwritten text at the bottom right corner appears to be the title of the piece and the artist's signature.

A sketch on aged paper depicting a conceptual art piece with a central pyramid-like structure reflected in three side mirrors, creating an illusion of a complete pyramid. Annotations and measurements are included, suggesting dimensions and materials for the artwork. Handwritten text at the bottom right corner appears to be the title of the piece and the artist's signature.

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Date
1969

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 22 3/4 × 18 3/4in. (57.8 × 47.6 cm)

Accession number
92.10

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of Robert Smithson / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Robert Smithson
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