California Western Railroad

2004

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image shows an old wooden structure, likely a pier or trestle bridge, extending horizontally. The wooden beams create vertical and diagonal lines against the sky. A calm, reflective pool of water is visible on the sandy beach, capturing the structure's reflection. The overall color palette is monochromatic, suggesting a black and white photograph. Sand and water add texture, contrasting with the structured lines of the wood. In the distance, faint outlines of waves or coastal features are visible against the water's edge.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in graphite: Mark Ruwedel 2004; lower left: 1/5 California Western #8A; lower center printed in black ink: CALIFORNIA WESTERN RAILROAD


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