Denver and Rio Grande Western

1996

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image shows a low perspective looking down a narrow valley or gully between two slopes. The horizon is positioned near the middle of the image, with soft-rolling hills and clouds extending into the distance. The landscape features dry grass and sparse vegetation along the slopes. The photo is in black and white, with a range of grays giving a textured look to the earth and a sense of space to the clouds. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth, especially on the right slope. The overall tone is muted due to the monochromatic palette, emphasizing the textures and natural contours of the land.
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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

    2020.163.35


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: DENVER AND RIO GRANDE WESTERN; on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: DENVER AND RIO GRANDE WESTERN #7 / MARK RUWEDEL 96


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