Canyon del Muerto, Arizona

1975

Michael A. Smith

Associated Names
Michael A. Smith

Artist, American, 1942 - 2018

This image shows a close-up view of a textured surface, likely a rock face, in black and white. The perspective is direct and frontal, revealing intricate patterns and contours. There is no visible horizon, focusing on the detailed patterns and textures created by natural striations and indentations in the rock. The surface displays vertical and diagonal lines, possibly from erosion or mineral deposits, with an interplay of light and shadow. The image is in a monochromatic style with a grayscale palette, emphasizing the contrast between light and dark sections. Black streaks and shadows add a dramatic visual effect, highlighting the natural artistry of the rock surface.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Matthew Monsein, Minneapolis, MN; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (through Christopher Cardoza, Minneapolis, MN), 1988; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist on mount, lower right below image in graphite: Michael A. Smith; lower left below image: 1975; on verso of mount, center: 750 6-30/223 15/30 / Canyon del Muerto / Arizona 1975; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 1988.30.4

Wikidata ID

Q64157885

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