Sonora

1992

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows a desert landscape with low-lying mountains at the horizon. Cacti and sparse desert vegetation populate the area, with a variety of plants, including prickly pear and cacti, close to the camera. The scene is depicted in black and white, emphasizing the contrasts between the sky, sand, and vegetation. The sky above shows subtle cloud formations, hinting at partly cloudy weather. The photo captures the essence of a desert environment through sharp details and gentle gradients.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 37.6 x 37.3 cm (14 13/16 x 14 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 50.5 x 40.6 cm (19 7/8 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.380

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1996

  • The Desert Seen. New York, 1996: 9.

Inscriptions

all on verso: center: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander; lower left in graphite: 9; lower center in graphite: Sonora 1992; lower right in graphite: 1001-10

Wikidata ID

Q64156789

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