Stonehenge I

1976

Richard Misrach

Associated Names
Richard Misrach

Artist, American, born 1949

The image shows a monochromatic view from a slightly low angle, highlighting a weathered standing stone. The horizon is low in the image, with nothing notable on it. The stone is detailed and textured, contrasting with the dark landscape. The image captures realistic details. The color palette includes sepia tones and greys, creating a somber atmosphere. Other stones of a stone circle are visible in the distance against a dim sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Joshua P. Smith Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 38.1 × 38.1 cm (15 × 15 in.)
    sheet: 50.4 × 40.5 cm (19 13/16 × 15 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.128.41

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1988

  • Richard Misrach: Photographs, 1975-1987. Exh. cat. Gallery Min. Tokyo, 1988, pl. 11.

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: Stonehenge #1 © Richard Misrach 1976

Wikidata ID

Q64159060

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