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Irvine Ranch

1968

Lewis Baltz

Associated Names

Lewis Baltz

Artist, American, 1945 - 2014

The image shows an agricultural landscape captured from a low vantage point. The horizon is in the middle, where the furrows of the cultivated field meet the sky. A deliberate linear pattern is visible in the soil, suggesting even furrowing. The color palette is stark, with high contrast blacks and whites dominating. The sky above is a blank white, creating a sense of openness. The dark soil and lighter coverings form a rhythmic pattern, leading the eye towards the horizon. Dusty layers in the distance add depth to the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund
Dimensions

overall: 13 x 21.7 cm (5 1/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

2006.133.27
Copyright

© Lewis Baltz

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Dan and Mary Solomon

Wikidata ID

Q64157358

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