Tonawanda, New York II 1974

1974, printed 2025

Mitch Epstein

Associated Names
Mitch Epstein
Artist, American, born 1952
The artwork depicts a nighttime scene featuring a one-story industrial building with blue and pink walls. Two ladders are leaning against the side of the structure. A group of individuals in yellow protective suits and helmets are gathered in the foreground near the building's entrance. On the right, a large fire truck crane extends upwards, spraying water. The sky transitions from deep blue to a warm orange hue near the horizon, with a crescent moon visible. The scene is illuminated by artificial light, creating a contrast against the dark surroundings.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mitch Epstein and Susan Bell

  • Dimensions

    image: 35.88 × 53.34 cm (14 1/8 × 21 in.)
    sheet: 50.8 × 60.96 cm (20 × 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2025.103.6.33

  • Portfolio Title

    Early Work USA

  • Copyright

    © Mitch Epstein

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed, titled, and dated by artist, lower center in graphite

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