Dick Arentz

American, born 1935

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The image shows a perspective looking up through a dense grove of tall palm trees reaching towards the sky. The horizon is not visible as the palms dominate the scene with their trunks and fronds. The composition gives a sense of being enveloped within the grove, emphasizing the height of the trees. The photograph is naturalistic with sharp details and contrasts in the textures of the palm trunks and leaves. It is in black and white, highlighting light and shadows within the canopy of foliage against the sky. The border around the frame adds an artistic touch, framing the scene and providing a contrast to the detailed photograph.
Dick Arentz, Indian Wells, California, 1985, platinum/palladium print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2016.22.81

Indian Wells, California

Dick Arentz · 1985 · platinum/palladium print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.81

The image shows a courtyard or alley scene framed by bold brushstrokes. The upper half is filled with buildings featuring steeply pitched roofs, narrow windows, and doors. The border consists of distinct brushstrokes adding emphasis to the scene. The color palette is primarily gray and black, enhancing textures and shadows of the buildings. Additional structures in the distance provide depth to the scene.
Dick Arentz, Culross Castle, Scotland, 1985, platinum/palladium print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2016.22.80

Culross Castle, Scotland

Dick Arentz · 1985 · platinum/palladium print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.80