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The work merges traditional drawing materials—pencil, ballpoint pen, ink—with gelatin‑silver photographic prints, creating a layered surface where line work interacts with photographic detail. Cross‑hatching and fine line shading are employed to render depth, while the photographic elements provide a realistic backdrop.

Attributed to Jeffrey Lew Gordon Matta‑Clark, the piece dates to the early 1970s, a period when the artist explored the intersection of architecture, demolition, and visual documentation. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings through acquisition, though the precise acquisition date is not publicly recorded.

During the early 1970s, Matta‑Clark’s practice often involved site-specific interventions and the deconstruction of architectural forms. This work reflects his interest in ordinary urban settings, documenting the mundane with a blend of drawing and photographic media that aligns with his broader investigations into space and materiality.