Sonora

1990s

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image depicts a dense mass of twisted branches and foliage dominating the scene. A tall cactus emerges in the background, distinct from the surrounding vegetation. The horizon is obscured by plant life. The photograph is in black and white, emphasizing contrast and texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 37.9 x 37.5 cm (14 15/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 50.5 x 40.6 cm (19 7/8 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.403

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1996

  • The Desert Seen. New York, 1996: 53.

Inscriptions

all on verso: center: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander; lower left in graphite: 53; lower right in graphite: 940-34

Wikidata ID

Q64156808

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