Berlin

1982

John Gossage

Associated Names
John Gossage

Artist, American, born 1946

The image depicts a close-up view of slender branches and plants seen from a low vantage point. The horizon is not visible, with the focus on the detailed vegetation in the lower half. Some trees and structures are seen in the distance, partly obscured by shadows. The monochrome photo uses grayscale tones to highlight the contrast between light and shadow, creating a striking interplay of textures and tones.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Garfinkle, Potomac, MD; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (through Leo Castelli, New York), 1986; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, across bottom in graphite: John R Gossage BeRlin 1982 1/25; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 1986.34.5

Wikidata ID

Q64155997

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