Night Construction, Reno

1977

Lewis Baltz

Associated Names
Lewis Baltz

Artist, American, 1945 - 2014

The image shows a black and white view from ground level of a partially constructed building framework. The horizon above the structure reveals dark silhouettes of distant hills or mountains against the lighter sky. The building frame is illuminated, creating contrasts with the surroundings. The sky has soft, blurred clouds, and a faint celestial body is visible in the upper left corner. There is no distinctive brushstroke technique seen in this photographic image. The color scheme is monochromatic, focusing on dark and light tones that emphasize the building's lines against the landscape. The overall visual impact is dramatic due to the contrast between the illuminated construction and the dark environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.3 x 24.1 cm (6 7/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 20.2 x 25.3 cm (7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.38

  • Portfolio Title

    Nevada

  • Copyright

    © Lewis Baltz

Associated Artworks

See all 15 artworks
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 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.

Nevada

Lewis Baltz

1978

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

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: N7; lower center verso in graphite: 37/40; lower right verso in graphite: Lewis Baltz 1977

Wikidata ID

Q64157349

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