Roden Crater: Finished Crater Topo

1986

James Turrell

Associated Names
James Turrell

Artist, American, born 1943

Photo Impact

Printer

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows concentric circles radiating from a central point against a textured backdrop. Fine lines crisscross the composition, intersecting at various points.
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Roden Crater: Box, Model, and Aerial Photograph

James Turrell, Jack Brogan, Gemini G.E.L.

1986

This is a photograph of an open wooden box containing dark sand or soil, with a black-and-white image inside the lid. The box is made of polished dark wood, with a top lid that is propped open revealing an image. Inside the main compartment, there is a layer of brown, uneven sand or soil surface. Below the main compartment, a drawer is partially open, revealing a document or card with visible text "RODEN CRATER". The construction of the box features brass hinges and a clasp. The photograph captures a detailed assemblage against a light background.

Roden Crater

James Turrell, Jack Brogan, Douglas Parker, John Coy, Craig Adcock, Ajax Daniels, Mari Andrews, Mari Andrews, Gemini G.E.L.

1986

The image shows a landscape with a volcanic cinder cone dominating the view. The horizon is defined by the upper edge of the cone, stretching from left to right. Dry desert vegetation in brown, beige, and muted greens fills the lower part of the image. In the distance, the cone's slope shows variations in color from dark brown at the base to reddish-brown near the summit. The sky is blue with scattered clouds. The scene features a rich color palette highlighting the natural beauty of the volcanic region.

Roden Crater: Color Photograph

James Turrell, Elmi Graphics, Gemini G.E.L.

1986

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2001 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1437.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 53.1. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Markings

printed lower left verso in black ink on adhered label: Finished Crater Topo

Wikidata ID

Q64155550

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