Fernley and Lassen

1996

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image depicts a low-angle view of a dry, gravelly path flanked by steep rock formations. The path leads into the distance, where the horizon is visible. The rugged rock formations show weathered and eroded surfaces, with sparse vegetation alongside the path and on the rocks. The scene is captured in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the dark rocks and the pale sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 19.1 × 24.1 cm (7 1/2 × 9 1/2 in.)
    mount: 40.6 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.163.20

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: FERNLEY AND LASSEN; on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: FERNLEY AND LASSEN #4 / MARK RUWEDEL 96

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