Joe Deal

American, 1947 - 2010

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The image shows an open landscape with undulating land stretching towards a smooth horizon. The foreground features a vast grassland with textures suggesting movement. It is a black and white image emphasizing light and shadow. The sky is heavily clouded, diffusing light evenly.
Joe Deal, Missouri Plateau, 2005, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2018.4.2

Missouri Plateau

Joe Deal · 2005 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2018.4.2

The image features a construction site seen from a slightly elevated perspective between two stone walls. The horizon is visible in the upper part of the image, where the sky meets distant hills. The style is photographic, capturing details clearly. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of gray. Construction materials and a crane are visible in the foreground, with workers and machinery further back. Partially completed building structures are seen in the distance.
Joe Deal, Untitled, c. 1995, gelatin silver print, Gift of Dr. Richard A. and Mrs. Alice Thall, 2018.139.6

Untitled

Joe Deal · c. 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.139.6

The image presents a view from an elevated position overlooking a construction site with a cityscape in the distance. To the left, the structure is covered with draped tarps. A large steel beam structure frames the right side. The horizon is set low with a clear distinction between the urban expanse and the sky above. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing shades of gray. The line of the distant horizon is visible beneath the sky, adding a sense of openness.
Joe Deal, Untitled, c. 1995, gelatin silver print, Gift of Dr. Richard A. and Mrs. Alice Thall, 2018.139.7

Untitled

Joe Deal · c. 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.139.7

The image shows intersecting circular and linear shapes reflected in water. The lines and curves form a network of hoops and lattice structures. Ripples in the water distort the reflections, creating a sense of movement.
Joe Deal, Untitled, c. 1995, gelatin silver print, Gift of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Alice Thall, 2017.163.13

Untitled

Joe Deal · c. 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.163.13

This is a photograph of a construction site with a partially built steel structure. The image shows the framework of a multi-story building under construction, with beams and scaffolding. In the background, hills or mountains are visible. The black and white photograph highlights the light and shadow on the metallic surfaces. Construction tools, equipment, and materials are scattered across the partially built floors, conveying a sense of progress and development of infrastructure amidst a natural landscape.
Joe Deal, Untitled, c. 1993, gelatin silver print, Gift of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Alice Thall, 2017.163.14

Untitled

Joe Deal · c. 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.163.14

The image depicts a landscape with scattered plants and dry grasses, irrigation pipes, a person gardening, a young tree with stakes, houses on a hill, and a hazy sky in the background. The black and white palette emphasizes textures and forms.
Joe Deal, Landscaping, Anaheim Hills, California, 1984, gelatin silver print, Gift of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Alice Thall, 2017.163.6

Landscaping, Anaheim Hills, California

Joe Deal · 1984 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.163.6

The image shows a low-angle view of a textured terrain with tire tracks running from the foreground into the distance. The horizon line is high in the frame, with no visible background beyond it. The contrast between the dark earth and pale sky highlights the tracks' linear patterns. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing shades of black, white, and gray, enhancing the geometric simplicity of the image.
Joe Deal, Sanitary Landfill, Corona, California, 1984, gelatin silver print, Gift of Dr. Richard A. and Mrs. Alice Thall, 2018.139.3

Sanitary Landfill, Corona, California

Joe Deal · 1984 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.139.3

This is an image of a suburban house with a driveway and two cars. The scene shows a single-story house with a driveway leading to an open garage. A vehicle with the brand Toyota on its rear is parked in the garage. The driveway appears wet. In the foreground, a light-colored sedan is parked on the street. Two garbage cans are neatly placed on the sidewalk near the curb. The house is surrounded by a well-kept lawn with potted plants near the entrance. It has a traditional suburban architectural style with horizontal siding and a brick chimney. The background shows clear skies and rolling hills. There are no signs of recent human activity beyond the wet driveway.
Joe Deal, Watering, Phillips Ranch, California, 1984, gelatin silver print, Gift of Dr. Richard A. and Mrs. Alice Thall, 2018.139.4

Watering, Phillips Ranch, California

Joe Deal · 1984 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.139.4

The image shows a house with a large shingled roof, two dormer windows, and three skylights. The horizon is low, with hills in the distance. An open garage contains two cars, and a person is gardening by the driveway. The individual is pushing a wheelbarrow and smoothing soil with a rake. The house has brick walls, large windows with curtains. The image is in black and white, with emphasis on textures. Subtle shading highlights the house and dry landscape. A playground with swings is visible in the distance.
Joe Deal, Landscaping, Phillips Ranch, California, 1984, gelatin silver print, Gift of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Alice Thall, 2017.163.3

Landscaping, Phillips Ranch, California

Joe Deal · 1984 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.163.3

The image shows a construction site with layers of earthworks. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking across the site. The horizon is at the top of the image, separating the land from the cloudy sky. Structures, including buildings under construction, are visible. The scene is monochromatic with blacks, whites, and grays. The terrain has sharp cuts creating terraces. In the distance, there are cut earth mounds leading up to the horizon where more structures can be seen.
Joe Deal, Cut and Fill, Diamond Bar, California, 1984, gelatin silver print, Gift of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Alice Thall, 2017.163.23

Cut and Fill, Diamond Bar, California

Joe Deal · 1984 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.163.23