Carretera 61, Mississippi, Estados Unidos (Highway 61, Mississippi, United States)

1997, printed 2012

Graciela Iturbide

Associated Names
Graciela Iturbide

Artist, Mexican, born 1942

The image shows a field with sparse vegetation, likely cotton plants, reaching towards the horizon. An abandoned, unpainted billboard structure stands on stilts near the upper third of the image against an overcast sky. A power line runs to the left, with a lone vehicle visible in the distance. The black and white photo has a grainy style, with sharp contrasts highlighting the textures of the plants and billboard. The monochromatic color palette emphasizes the stark scene, with shades of gray creating a striking visual impression. The receding line of plants in the field guides the viewer's eye towards the distant elements, creating a sense of depth.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Collection of the Artist; (RoseGallery, Santa Monica, CA); Susan Steinhauser, Los Angeles, CA, March 2013; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Graciela Iturbide / Carretera 61. Mississippi Estados Unidos 1997-2012 / 6/10


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