Untitled
1997
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1997
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This photo shows two people lying on their sides on a sandy ground. Their bodies are close, but they’re not touching—one has their arm stretched out, the other rests their head on their hand. The light is soft, making shadows stretch long across the sand, and the colors are mostly warm browns and tans. The image feels quiet, almost like a moment frozen in time. The sandy background looks simple, but it’s the only real detail in the scene. Want to learn more? Check out lithography to see how this print was made.