Asbury Park, New Jersey

1979, printed 1982

Joe Maloney

Associated Names
Joe Maloney

Artist, American, born 1949

The image shows a miniature golf course with artificial putting greens bordered by red lines, grass sections, and stone pathways. Faux palm trees are scattered around the course. In the background, there is a busy street scene with pedestrians, structures, play equipment, and signs for what seems like an amusement park. A large Ferris wheel is partially obscured in a misty atmosphere. The sky is overcast, creating a muted color palette with the golf course's greens and reds standing out against the softer browns and grays of the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    dye imbibition print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Susan and Peter MacGill

  • Dimensions

    image: 36 × 45.3 cm (14 3/16 × 17 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 40.7 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.146.4.4

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a garden scene from the edge of a wooded area. Brown leaves cover the ground, and tree trunks rise vertically. In the distance, a green lawn is bordered by a tree with red-orange leaves, adding color. The horizon is not visible due to dense foliage. The color palette includes browns, dark greens, and red-orange. The textures and beauty of the garden are captured in a naturalistic style.

Saddle River, New Jersey

Joe Maloney

1978

The image shows text on a plain background. The text reads "JOE MALONEY" in bold, red capital letters positioned towards the bottom of the image.

Joe Maloney/Dye Transfer

Joe Maloney

1982

This is a photograph of a yellow vintage car parked by a lush, greenery-lined street. The car is a bright shade of yellow and appears well-maintained. The backdrop is an overgrown hillside with dense foliage, including a bush with red flowers. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows on the car and pavement.

Placerville, California

Joe Maloney

1979


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Susan and Peter MacGill, New York; gift to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2025

  • The '70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography: National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, October 6, 2024–April 6, 2025

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: Joe Maloney; bottom left: Asbury Park, NJ; bottom center: 24/70

Wikidata ID

Q64155887

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