Excavation, deforestation, and waste ponds

June 20, 1984

David T. Hanson

Associated Names
David T. Hanson

Artist, American, born 1948

The artwork presents an aerial view of a landscape marked by human activity. The horizon is not visible, focusing attention on the expanse below. The scene is dominated by large waste ponds with varying shades of blue and green, surrounded by barren land with distinct red and orange earth tones. Excavation paths and deforested areas are evident, with scattered patches of greenery and a few trees on the terrain. The color palette is a mix of earthy reds, greens, and blues, showing the contrast between natural elements and industrial impact. The image shows the scale of environmental transformation from above.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chromogenic print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 36.83 × 45.72 cm (14 1/2 × 18 in.)
    sheet: 40.64 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.180.1

  • Series Title

    Colstrip, Montana

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David T. Hanson, Fairfield, IA; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom center in black ink: David T. Hanson: June 20, 1984

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