Kettle Valley

2006

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image shows a railway bridge crossing a rocky gorge. The bridge is near the top of the image, contrasting with the vertical cliffs and trees. The horizon is obscured by the bridge structure, with trees reaching towards it. The steel bridge has intricate cross-bracing, standing out against the sky with some clouds. The grayscale palette emphasizes textures of rocks and trees. The cliffs swiftly fall away, leading to a densely forested chasm. The lighting suggests midday, highlighting the natural beauty and architecture in the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 19 × 24.2 cm (7 1/2 × 9 1/2 in.)
    mount: 40.6 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.163.13


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Gallery Luisotti, Los Angeles); Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia Kennedy, San Leandro, CA; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by artist, lower center on mount below image in graphite: KETTLE VALLEY; on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: KETTLE VALLEY #90A / MARK RUWEDEL 2006; lower left: A/P


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