North Pacific Ocean, Oregon
Artist
Hiroshi Sugimoto
(Japanese, born 1948)
Date1985
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 16 9/16 × 21 7/16 inches (42.07 × 54.45 cm)
Sheet: 19 15/16 × 23 7/8 inches (50.64 × 60.64 cm)
Sheet: 19 15/16 × 23 7/8 inches (50.64 × 60.64 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Object number2005.27.4075
SignedOn sheet verso, lower right, in pencil: [signature] 8/25"
InscribedOn sheet verso, lower right, in pencil: "Pacific Ocean Oregon I 1985"
MarkingsOn sheet verso, lower right, in pencil: "SUG-312", "HS.277.Y"
Edition/State/Proofed. 8/25
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DescriptionSeascape image that is evenly divided between a dark body of water with gentle waves and a clear sky.Gallery LabelThis simple view divides sea and sky into equal portions. The subtle tonalities of the photograph encourage a meditative exploration of the ocean’s physical and spiritual boundaries. Sugimoto has photographed seascapes around the world, composing each in a nearly identical manner. The artist describes his fascination for the subject: "Every time I view the sea, I feel a calming sense of security, as if visiting my ancestral home; I embark on a voyage of seeing."
Copyright© Hiroshi Sugimoto
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