Western Pacific (Spur)

1993, printed 2002

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image features a deserted pathway heading straight into the distance. The horizon is high in the composition with faint outlines of low mountains or hills. The image is in black and white, emphasizing contrast and texture. Different shades of gray create a barren landscape with a desolate atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 18.1 × 23.5 cm (7 1/8 × 9 1/4 in.)
    mount: 40.6 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.163.9

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Gallery Luisotti, Los Angeles); Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia Kennedy, San Leandro, CA; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by artist, lower center on mount below image in graphite: WESTERN PACIFIC / SPUR; on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: WESTERN PACIFIC (SPUR) #1 / MARK RUWEDEL 93 / (printed 02)

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