Chalma, México

2008

Graciela Iturbide

Associated Names
Graciela Iturbide

Artist, Mexican, born 1942

The image is viewed from a low angle with a flat expanse of wet, reflective ground stretching towards a distant horizon. The horizon line almost blends with the mist and clouds enveloping the landscape. Silhouettes of mountainous formations are visible on the horizon, partially shrouded in fog. Tall, thin rods rise vertically from the wet surface, sparsely placed, with reflections shimmering on the rain-slick ground. The scene is monochromatic, with gradients of gray from the light sky to the darker mountains and rods, creating a stark contrast. The cloudy sky occupies the upper portion of the image, contributing to a moody, somber tone.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Collection of the Artist; (RoseGallery, Santa Monica, CA); Susan Steinhauser, Los Angeles, CA, December 2009; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, bottom right in black ink: Graciela Iturbide


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