Long Island, New York

1978

John Gossage

Associated Names
John Gossage

Artist, American, born 1946

The image shows a construction site with concrete blocks on a dirt surface. A car is parked to the left among trees, and mid-century modern brick buildings line the horizon. Trees populate the horizon, blending urban development with nature. The monochromatic palette emphasizes contrasts between textures and shadows. The right side of the image is filled by a building, enhancing the linear perspective.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Garfinkle, Potomac, MD; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (through Leo Castelli, New York), 1986; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower left in graphite: John R Gossage 1978 1/25; lower center: Long IslAnd NY; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 1986.34.29

Wikidata ID

Q64155985

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