Ritual Indication, Nesscliffe, Shropshire, England

1974

Thomas Joshua Cooper

Associated Names
Thomas Joshua Cooper

Artist, American, born 1945

The image shows a shadow-filled forest scene with light creating contrasts between illuminated tree trunks and dark shadows on a rocky surface. The horizon line is not visible, and the focus is on the vertical elements. The rugged rock face takes center stage, with shadows forming patterns across it. The black and white image has a range of tones from deep blacks to bright whites, creating visual contrast. A tree with light bark stands out against the dark background, while layered shadows add depth. The scene captures an interplay between natural elements and light.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Thomas J. Cooper, Arcata, CA; purchased by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1981; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1982

  • Recent Acquisitions: Photography, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, October 1 – November 14, 1982

Inscriptions

signed by artist on mount, lower right below image in graphite: Thomas; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right of mount in graphite: 1981.113.2; on verso of mount, signed by artist, center in blue ink: Ritual Indication / Nesscliffe, Shropshire / England, 1974 / [circled: A/P] / © Thomas Joshua Cooper; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right in graphite: 1981.113.2

Wikidata ID

Q64171423

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