Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific

2001

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image features a black and white photograph of a tall wooden trestle bridge that spans the width of the composition. The bridge is positioned high in the sky, with dense foliage and tree branches surrounding a narrow path at the base of the structure. A small stream runs through the path below the bridge, and more trees can be seen in the background, contributing to the forested environment. The monochromatic palette highlights the details of the natural surroundings and the bridge structure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 24.2 × 19 cm (9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.)
    mount: 50.8 × 40.6 cm (20 × 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.163.24

  • Series Title

    Westward the Course of Empire

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: CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC; on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC #5 / MARK RUWEDEL 2001

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