Sally's Camera (In the making of the "Scarred Tree" photograph)

1998, printed 2017

Richard Misrach

Associated Names
Richard Misrach

Artist, American, born 1949

The image shows a tranquil rural scene with a blend of human presence and natural elements. The horizon is marked by a faint fence line, with distant trees visible through a mist. The soft focus and haze create a painterly effect. The color palette includes muted earthy tones, mainly soft greens, browns, and grays with a slight sepia tone. A yard with a large tree and an old camera on a tripod suggest an outdoor photo session setup. A wooden structure stands to the right adding a human element amidst nature. Trees fade into the misty background under an overcast sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chromogenic print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Richard Misrach

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.7 × 34.8 cm (10 7/8 × 13 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 28.5 × 35.5 cm (11 1/4 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.187.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Misrach, Berkeley, CA; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: Richard Misrach 1998/2017; by artist, across lower center in graphite: Sally's camera, / Louisiana, 1998 A.P. 1/2


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