Industriebauten (2)

1988

Bernd and Hilla Becher

Associated Names
Bernd and Hilla Becher

Artist, German, he: 1931 - 2007, she: 1934 - 2015

The image shows a frontal view of an industrial-style brick building, potentially an old warehouse or factory. Large arched forms are engraved into the surface of the building. The viewpoint is straight on, offering a full view of the front facade. The horizon is not visible. The doors are large and white, located beneath the arches. The building shows signs of wear with cracks and staining. The color palette is monochrome with various shades of gray. Other structures can be seen in the distance on the right side.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 30.7 x 40.4 cm (12 1/16 x 15 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.30.8.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eileen and Michael Cohen, New York; NGA purchase (through Zwirner and Wirth, New York), 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, center in graphite: 2

Wikidata ID

Q64145259

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