Radio Telescope, Effelsberg III: September 2, 2013

2013

Vera Lutter

Associated Names
Vera Lutter

Artist, German, born 1960

This is a photograph of a large radio telescope dish. The image captures the structure of the dish, showcasing its network of metal supports and grid-like surface. The photograph is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the vastness and engineering complexity of the telescope against the backdrop of a subtly illuminated sky. Surrounding the base are blurred forms of flora, and a fenced pathway marks the boundary around the structure. The lighting creates a contrast between the radio telescope’s structure and its surroundings, highlighting the architectural lines of the telescope dish.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Sharyn and Bruce Charnas

  • Dimensions

    image: 226.7 × 142.24 cm (89 1/4 × 56 in.)
    framed: 229.24 × 143.19 × 7.62 cm (90 1/4 × 56 3/8 × 3 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.152.1

  • Series Title

    Effelsberg Radio Telescope

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Vera Lutter, New York; (Gagosian Gallery, New York); Bruce and Sharyn Charnas, Los Angeles, 14 October 2018; gift to NGA, 2022.

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