Hurricane LXXX (Variant A)

2008, printed 2017

Clifford Ross

Associated Names
Clifford Ross

Artist, American, born 1952

The image captures the crash of ocean waves. The surf is churning with detailed texture. The horizon is not visible, as the wave dominates the scene. The background transitions into a dark, flat black space, contrasting with the bright, foamy wave. The photograph uses a monochrome palette, with tones from bright whites to deep blacks, creating contrasts emphasizing the motion and power of the waves.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 57 × 85.7 cm (22 7/16 × 33 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 81 × 114 cm (31 7/8 × 44 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.167.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Clifford Ross, New York; gift to NGA (through Ryan Lee Gallery, New York), 2022.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in black ink: Clifford Ross; lower left below image: AP 1/15

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