Lucerne Valley

2007

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image shows a dilapidated structure in a desert environment. The horizon is low with hills or mountains in the distance. The building is run-down, with missing panels and exposed beams. The scene is monochromatic with varying shades of gray. The sky is dominant, appearing soft. The land close to the structure has dry vegetation typical of a desert. The overall visual is of abandonment and decay under a vast sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 19.05 × 24.13 cm (7 1/2 × 9 1/2 in.)
    mount: 40.64 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.163.81

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: LUCERNE VALLEY; on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: LUCERNE VALLEY #24 / MARK RUWEDEL 2007

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