Pitt-Consol Chemicals, Newark

1980

Ray Mortenson

Associated Names
Ray Mortenson

Artist, American, born 1944

The image displays an industrial scene featuring cylindrical tanks and structures of a refinery reflected in water. The horizon aligns with the buildings, and the reflections enhance the symmetry. The style is photographic with sharp lines and a gray palette. In the background, industrial chimneys and metalwork add vertical elements against a cloudy sky. The composition appears balanced, with the reflection adding depth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ray Mortenson

  • Dimensions

    image: 13.97 × 19.05 cm (5 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 20.32 × 25.4 cm (8 × 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2025.14.1

  • Series Title

    Meadowland

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ray Mortenson, New York; gift to NGA, 2025.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right corner in graphite: Ray Mortenson 80

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