Untitled

Untitled

Walter De Maria

1973

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This photo shows a flat, empty salt lake stretching to a distant mountain range. The water looks still, almost like a mirror, with no ripples or waves. The mountains in the background are layered and dark, fading into a pale sky. The artist took this photo and turned it into one of many prints in a set. The simplicity makes you notice how quiet and wide-open the scene feels. Check out lithography to see how artists like this made prints from smooth stones.

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