Nevada

1978

Lewis Baltz

Associated Names
Lewis Baltz

Artist, American, 1945 - 2014

The image shows a large rectangle with a uniform surface and hints of texture.There is a faint impression of the word "NEVADA" on the canvas. The colors are muted brownish-gray.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of 15 gelatin silver prints with title page and colophon on gray laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.1 x 47.4 x 4.8 cm (15 13/16 x 18 11/16 x 1 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.32-46

  • Portfolio Title

    Nevada

  • Copyright

    © Lewis Baltz

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a wide landscape view from an elevated point. In the foreground, there is rugged terrain with rocky outcrops and an unpaved trail. The scene transitions into an urban area with orderly structures and a grid-like layout. In the distance, a mountain range subtly defines the horizon under a vast sky. The black and white palette accentuates the contrast and texture of the surroundings, both natural and built.

Reno--Sparks, looking South

Lewis Baltz

1977

The image shows a landscape with a wide expanse of terrain. The horizon is high with a bright cloudless sky. The ground has sparse vegetation with low-lying shrubs. In the distance, there are gentle hills rising from the flat land. The color palette is black, white, and gray, giving a monochromatic feel to the picture.

Hidden Valley, looking South

Lewis Baltz

1977

The image shows rugged terrain with scattered stones, leading up to two dark silhouetted buildings. The horizon is not clearly visible as the land gently rises towards a series of hills in the distance, fading into lighter tones. The style is photographic, with a sharp contrast between the light sky above and the dark buildings. The black and white palette emphasizes the texture of the land and the geometry of the structures. Beyond the buildings, the land transitions into a range of hills in varying shades of gray, indicating depth and distance.

Hidden Valley, looking Southwest

Lewis Baltz

1977

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

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