Tumbleweed

1972

Richard Misrach

Associated Names
Richard Misrach
Artist, American, born 1949
The artwork features a shirtless person lying on a bed, with their upper body visible. They are reclining with one arm outstretched, holding a cigarette. The person has long, curly hair. They are wearing dark pants. Surrounding them on the bed are various objects, including a guitar, a bottle, and other personal items. The setting includes patterned fabric draped above and around, creating a tent-like atmosphere. The background includes a phonograph and additional small items on a table.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.34 × 29.37 cm (9 3/16 × 11 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.94 × 35.56 cm (11 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2025.109.6

  • Series Title

    Telegraph 3 A.M.

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, CA; gift to NGA, 2025.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, along bottom in graphite: Tumbleweed, 1972-74 Richard Misrach

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