Palm Springs, California 2005

2005, printed 2025

Mitch Epstein

Associated Names
Mitch Epstein
Artist, American, born 1952
The image captures a scene in Palm Springs, California, with a clear blue sky and mountains in the distance. The horizon has numerous wind turbines stretching across the landscape. Closer, there is an assortment of discarded items, including a large television set, a couch, and other debris scattered across a gravel area. A couple of old cars are parked amidst the debris. On the right, part of a building with a green roof is visible. The overall color palette consists of neutral tones with the bright blue of the sky providing contrast to the otherwise muted landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mitch Epstein and Susan Bell

  • Dimensions

    image: 72.39 × 92.71 cm (28 1/2 × 36 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 81.28 × 101.6 cm (32 × 40 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2025.103.2.23

  • Portfolio Title

    American Power

  • Copyright

    © Mitch Epstein

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mitch Epstein, New York; gift to NGA, 2025.

Associated Names

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