Night Desert

1977

Richard Misrach

Associated Names
Richard Misrach

Artist, American, born 1949

This image shows a desert landscape at night with a view of the sky. There are desert vegetation, including cacti, on the horizon. The sky is illuminated by the moon, casting a glow. There are streaks in the sky from celestial movement. Close to the viewer, there are desert shrubs, plants, and saguaro cacti. The color palette is monochromatic and sepia-toned, with shades of brown and light, and strong shadows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Joshua P. Smith Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 38.1 × 38.1 cm (15 × 15 in.)
    sheet: 50.4 × 40.5 cm (19 13/16 × 15 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.128.42

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: Plate #55 © Richard Misrach 1977

Wikidata ID

Q64159062

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