Columbia and Western

2000

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

This is a black-and-white photograph of a narrow path between steep rock walls. The textured surfaces cast deep shadows. The viewer stands in the rocky corridor, looking down the path. Above, branches and leaves create a canopy, filtering the light onto the path. There is a contrast between the dark rock faces and the brighter space ahead. The horizon is where the path seems to disappear into softer tones, possibly suggesting an opening or continuation beyond the rocks. The monochrome palette includes deep blacks, varying grays, and bright whites that highlight the interplay of light and shadow, textures, and depth in the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 37.4 × 47.8 cm (14 3/4 × 18 13/16 in.)
    mount: 60.96 × 71.12 cm (24 × 28 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.163.27


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: COLUMBIA AND WESTERN; on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: COLUMBIA AND WESTERN #24 / MARK RUWEDEL 2000


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