Richard Misrach

American, born 1949

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The image shows a winding dirt path with a rust-colored fence on the right side. Rolling hills, mountains, and a dark gray sky can be seen in the background. The colors are muted, with earthy tones dominating the landscape. Clouds cover the sky, casting shadows over the scene. The image conveys a sense of vastness and solitude, with the path and fence leading the eye into the landscape.
Richard Misrach, Wall, East of Nogales, Arizona, 2014, inkjet print, Gift of Sharyn and Bruce Charnas, © Richard Misrach (2014), 2022.152.2

Wall, East of Nogales, Arizona

Richard Misrach · 2014 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.152.2
This is a photograph of a shooting target. The image shows a paper target designed in the silhouette of a person attached to a bulletin board. The target has multiple bullet holes concentrated in the chest area. There are also several handwritten markings on the paper, including large numbers and letters in black marker. The surroundings seem to be an outdoor shooting range. The paper is slightly crumpled and appears to be stapled or pinned onto the board.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #46, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.9

Border Patrol Target #46, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.9
This is a photograph of a shooting target set up outdoors. It depicts a large paper target mounted on a wooden frame with visible cardboard reinforcement. The target has the silhouette of a human torso printed on it, with multiple bullet holes concentrated around the central area. An additional smaller target sheet, labeled "VisiShot," is pinned over the silhouette. This smaller target displays concentric circles with scoring numbers, and several distinct orange-bordered impact holes where bullets have struck. To the right of the silhouette target, there are numbers handwritten in marker, with the name "Eric" above them and summed at the bottom. The background shows a gravel ground area and a cloudy sky.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #7, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.4

Border Patrol Target #7, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.4
This is a photograph of a shooting practice target mounted on a cardboard surface. The target has the silhouette of a human torso with several bullet holes concentrated around the central area. The target is marked with numbers and mathematical calculations. The silhouette is outlined with additional lines at the bottom. The cardboard surface is secured around the edges of the target with staples, and light penetrates through some bullet holes, creating bright spots.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #50, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.7

Border Patrol Target #50, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.7
The image shows a paper shooting target with multiple bullet holes. The target features a human silhouette and an overlay with markings and holes. The paper is torn and worn, with numerical markings and possible handwriting on both sheets.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #45, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.12

Border Patrol Target #45, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.12
This is a photograph of a heavily damaged paper shooting target. The image depicts a paper target shaped like a human silhouette with numerous bullet holes concentrated around the center of the target, tearing through the paper and creating jagged edges. The area around the upper torso of the silhouette is almost entirely destroyed, with large chunks of the paper missing. In the background, the image shows the ground and some grass, visible through the large openings in the target. The paper is marked with dashed white outlines designating different scoring areas, and red text is visible on the upper part.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #51 Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.17

Border Patrol Target #51 Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.17
This is a photograph of a shooting target. The image shows a standard silhouette target with multiple bullet holes, mostly in the central area. The silhouette is outlined in grey against a white background. There are other markings on the target, such as scribblings over the head area and numbers in the top right corner. The paper is secured with staples around the edges.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #29 Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.14

Border Patrol Target #29 Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.14
This is a photograph of a shooting target attached to a corrugated board. The central image is a paper target shaped like a human torso with numerous bullet holes, tears, and frays. The background and target show evidence of heavy use with handling marks like tape and staples. The corrugated board has rust stains and debris on its surface. The image captures the textures and wear of the materials, with a color palette of whites, grays, and bright spots from tape remnants and the target's markings.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #3, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.11

Border Patrol Target #3, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.11
This is a photograph of a shooting target at an outdoor range. The image shows a paper silhouette target mounted on a cardboard backing with small holes dispersed around the target. The silhouette is marked with TQ-15 and outlined zones for scoring. Most holes are concentrated around the center mass region, with some in the head area. Hand-drawn lines and numbers are visible on the target. It is set against a background of sparse grassy ground and an overcast sky.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #30, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.8

Border Patrol Target #30, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.8
This is a photograph of a heavily shot paper target taped to a piece of cardboard. The target has numerous bullet holes creating tears and curls in the paper, especially concentrated towards the center. The edges of the paper are tattered and parts of it have curled up from the cardboard backing. The cardboard surrounding the paper has also been punctured many times by projectiles. The photograph is taken from a top-down perspective, emphasizing the damage and textures caused by the shooting.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #5, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.3

Border Patrol Target #5, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.3

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