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Mojave Desert

2002

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names

Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image shows an abandoned concrete structure in an open, arid landscape. The horizon is high, with low hills against the sky. The structure has a rectangular opening leading to a dark interior, surrounded by barren, sandy ground with sparse vegetation. A road runs parallel to the building into the distance. The photograph is monochrome, emphasizing the desolate scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy
Dimensions

image: 25.4 × 32.07 cm (10 × 12 5/8 in.)
sheet: 40.64 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)
Accession Number

2020.163.86

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mark Ruwedel, CA; Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia Kennedy, San Leandro, CA; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Kennedy, Pat

Inscriptions

signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: MARK RUWEDEL 2002; bottom left: MOJAVE DESERT; bottom center: A/P

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