Industriebauten (4)

1988

Bernd and Hilla Becher

Associated Names
Bernd and Hilla Becher

Artist, German, he: 1931 - 2007, she: 1934 - 2015

This is a photograph of a railway maintenance building with large double-arched doors. The image shows a brick industrial building with two large arched doors featuring corrugated metal panels. Above the doors is a metal structure, possibly part of a railway crane. The ground in front of the building displays tracks leading up to the doors with puddles and scattered debris. A triangular "HALT" sign is attached to one of the doors. The lighting in the image is neutral, suggesting an overcast day.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 30.6 x 40.3 cm (12 1/16 x 15 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.30.8.4

Associated Artworks

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[[PLACEHOLDER ARTWORK]]

The image shows a large industrial building with distinct architectural details, including a gabled roof and a symmetrical facade composed of alternating vertical stripes of brick and plaster. The composition focuses tightly on the building, which dominates the frame. Various industrial objects and equipment are displayed in front of the building. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the dark bricks and lighter elements, as well as highlighting textures and patterns. In the distance, there is a skeletal structure and a tree branch visible behind the building, and a curved street lamp to the right.

Industriebauten (1)

Bernd and Hilla Becher

1988

The image shows a frontal view of an industrial-style brick building, potentially an old warehouse or factory. Large arched forms are engraved into the surface of the building. The viewpoint is straight on, offering a full view of the front facade. The horizon is not visible. The doors are large and white, located beneath the arches. The building shows signs of wear with cracks and staining. The color palette is monochrome with various shades of gray. Other structures can be seen in the distance on the right side.

Industriebauten (2)

Bernd and Hilla Becher

1988

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eileen and Michael Cohen, New York; NGA purchase (through Zwirner and Wirth, New York), 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, center, in graphite: 4

Wikidata ID

Q64145263

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