Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]

2005, printed 2010

Richard Misrach

Associated Names
Richard Misrach

Artist, American, born 1949

The image features a scene with a deteriorating house on the right. The horizon line is just above the roofs of the buildings, and power lines and tall trees are visible in the background. The focus is on the neglected house with damaged roofing and graffiti, including the word "FUCK" spray-painted in red on its beige brick exterior. Nearby, a fallen chain-link fence and an ornate but abandoned bench with intricate designs are visible. The color scheme includes muted earthy tones of beige, brown, and gray, with faded red and yellow accents on a nearby gate. The overall impression is one of neglect and disrepair.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.62 x 36.83 cm (10 7/8 x 14 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 28.89 x 38.1 cm (11 3/8 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.21.1.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Misrach, Berkeley, CA; gift to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, lower left in black ink: 3

Wikidata ID

Q64159074

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