Sonora

1993

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image depicts a cactus plant from a close, low-angle perspective, with its thorny branches spread out on the ground. In the background, there is a rugged landscape with hills and mountains, creating a sense of depth. The picture is in black and white, showing varying tones. The details of the cactus and surrounding plants are clear, emphasizing their rugged textures. The overall composition highlights the natural forms and structures in the scene.
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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

    2001.22.386

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1996

  • The Desert Seen. New York, 1996: 65.

Inscriptions

all on verso: center: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander; lower left in graphite: 65; lower center in graphite: Sonora 1993; lower right in graphite: 1055-6

Wikidata ID

Q64156810

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