Dunes at Oceano

1936

Edward Weston

Associated Names
Edward Weston

Artist, American, 1886 - 1958

The image displays desert sand dunes showing textures and patterns formed by the wind. The horizon is not visible, emphasizing the vastness of the dunes. In the distance, layers of dunes overlap, creating undulating lines. The style features smooth gradations highlighting the dunes' sculptural qualities and sand textures. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of gray. Lighting showcases light and shadow, adding depth to the dunes as they recede.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Stephen G. Stein

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 19.3 × 24.4 cm (7 5/8 × 9 5/8 in.)
    mount: 35.6 × 39.5 cm (14 × 15 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.47.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Edward Weston, Carmel, CA; Richard Rundle, Oakland, CA, 1948; his brother Victor A. Rundle; children of Victor A. Rundle; (Weston Gallery, Carmel, CA); Stephen G. Stein, Washington, DC, June 2010; gift to NGA, 2021.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower left below image in graphite: EW 1936; on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: Dunes at Oceano / Edward Weston 1936; top left: 4750; lower right: 46.71; bottom right: 40-0124

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