Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty

1993

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image displays a wide body of water with gentle ripples and a circular formation on the surface in the lower left. The horizon runs across the upper third of the image, meeting a rugged landmass. The shoreline curves from the right, with low vegetation and rocks scattered across the land. The sky is mostly clear with a few scattered clouds, enhancing the composition. The color palette consists of soft, muted gray tones, creating a timeless and tranquil visual impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 19.3 × 24.1 cm (7 5/8 × 9 1/2 in.)
    mount: 40.7 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.163.57

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Gallery Luisotti, Los Angeles); Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia Kennedy, San Leandro, CA; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: ROBERT SMITHSON’S SPIRAL JETTY / (AERIAL VIEW) / MARK RUWEDEL 93

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