Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]

2005, printed 2010

Richard Misrach

Associated Names
Richard Misrach

Artist, American, born 1949

The image is taken from a ground-level point of view, looking towards a house that sits close in front of us. The horizon is not visible due to the angle and the closeness of the buildings. The setting indicates a neighborhood with visible debris and leafless trees. The house in the center of the image is clad in faded yellow siding and features white awnings with dark trim. The side of the house has large spray-painted messages, including a phone number and references to possible residents or pets. A chain-link fence to the left reveals a partially obscured vehicle, and beyond this, there are branches and debris visible. The sky in the background is clear, offering a stark contrast to the colors of the buildings and trees. The color palette is dominated by dull, earthy tones, and the scene captures a sense of abandonment and recovery.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.62 x 36.83 cm (10 7/8 x 14 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 28.89 x 38.1 cm (11 3/8 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.21.1.34


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Misrach, Berkeley, CA; gift to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, lower left in black ink: 34

Wikidata ID

Q64159109

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