Tower, Hancock, West Virginia

1991

James Welling

Associated Names
James Welling

Artist, American, born 1951

The image shows a ground-level perspective capturing a tall, narrow building on the right side. In the distance, there is a horizon with a small building and tree line. Telephone poles with wires intersect the horizon. The setting appears monochromatic, suggesting a black and white photograph. The building looks aged and weathered. Beyond it, a train track curves into the distance with parked vehicles nearby. The composition suggests a quiet, industrial area with infrastructure elements guiding the viewer through the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist and David Zwirner

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.5 × 28.58 cm (9 1/4 × 11 1/4 in.)
    mat: 54.61 × 44.45 cm (21 1/2 × 17 1/2 in.)
    framed: 59.69 × 49.53 cm (23 1/2 × 19 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.158.12

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James Welling, New York; gift to NGA (through David Zwirner Gallery, New York), 2020.

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