The South Atlantic Ocean

2006

Thomas Joshua Cooper

Associated Names
Thomas Joshua Cooper

Artist, American, born 1945

The image features a diptych of black and white photographs capturing waves crashing against rocky shores. The photos show swirling water over and around rocks from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is not clearly visible, emphasizing the interaction between water and rocks. The long exposure technique smooths the water, contrasting with the rough rocks. The color palette ranges from deep blacks to light grays and whites, highlighting the water and rocks' textures. The overall effect is dramatic and serene, showcasing the power of the ocean.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    2 gelatin silver prints

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lannan Foundation

  • Dimensions

    image (each): 36.2 × 56.52 cm (14 1/4 × 22 1/4 in.)
    mount (each): 71.12 × 91.44 cm (28 × 36 in.)
    overall: 71.12 × 182.88 cm (28 × 72 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.94.8

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Thomas Joshua Cooper; Lannan Foundation, Santa Fe, NM, 30 March 2007; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Left Panel: signed by artist, lower right below image, in pencil: Thomas Joshua Cooper; on verso of mount, signed by artist, center, in black ink: The South Atlantic Ocean Ponte do Arporador - Harpooneer Point / Ipanema Beach / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2006 /
© Thomas Joshua Cooper A/P 1/3 / (Part 1, The left-hand part, of 2 part work)
Right Panel: signed by artist, lower right below image, in pencil: Thomas Joshua Cooper; on verso of mount, signed by artist, center, in black ink: The South Atlantic Ocean Ponte Copacabana / Copacabana Beach / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2006 /
© Thomas Joshua Cooper A/P 1/3 / (Part 2, The right-hand part, of 2 part work)

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