Virginia and Truckee

1996

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image shows an elevated view looking downward at the entrance of a tunnel or cave within rocky terrain. The horizon is not visible as the terrain rises, forming a natural barrier. The photograph is detailed, capturing the texture of the rocks and the opening. The color palette is a grayscale, highlighting contrasts between the rocks and tunnel opening. The rocky slopes lead the eye towards the entrance, adding depth and intrigue to 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: 38.4 × 48.4 cm (15 1/8 × 19 1/16 in.)
    mount: 60.96 × 71.12 cm (24 × 28 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.163.28

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: VIRGINIA AND TRUCKEE; on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: VIRGINIA AND TRUCKEE #10 / MARK RUWEDEL 2002

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