“119 Stones,” created by Richard Long in 1976, belongs to the Environmental (Land) Art movement and is categorized under the installation genre.
The artwork features an intriguing arrangement of stones meticulously placed on a wooden floor in a linear and somewhat labyrinthine configuration. The stones are evenly spaced and create a visual path that meanders through the exhibition space, engaging the viewer to follow the patterns and the flow. The natural, raw texture of the stones contrasts with the smooth, polished surface of the wooden floor, highlighting the interaction between the natural elements and the constructed environment. The simplicity and directness of the composition are hallmarks of Richard Long’s approach, emphasizing a contemplative interaction with the natural world within an interior space.
