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Ray Mortenson

American, born 1944

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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.
Ray Mortenson, Pitt-Consol Chemicals, Newark, 1980, gelatin silver print, Gift of Ray Mortenson, 2025.14.1

Pitt-Consol Chemicals, Newark

Ray Mortenson · 1980 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.14.1

The image shows a natural landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. A dirt path curves gently away from the viewer. The horizon is defined by a line of dense trees. The closest tree to the viewer leans over the path with bare branches extending outward. The style is photographic with fine details visible, showcasing texture. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of shades of gray and sepia. Vegetation fills the scene, with leaves scattered along the path and trees lining the forest beyond. The background shows underbrush merging into the distance, creating an expansive and layered natural space.
Ray Mortenson, Untitled, 1993, platinum print, Gift of Ray Mortenson, 2025.14.2

Untitled

Ray Mortenson · 1993 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  2025.14.2

Ray Mortenson, Amtrak-PATH Bridge and Gas Tank, from the Passaic River, Newark, 1982, 2 gelatin silver prints, Gift of the Charina Endowment Fund in memory of Robert B. Menschel, 2025.17.1

Amtrak-PATH Bridge and Gas Tank, from the Passaic River, Newark

Ray Mortenson · 1982 · 2 gelatin silver prints ·  Accession ID  2025.17.1