San Quentin Point, no. 20 Possibly 1982 - 1985

"San Quentin Point, no. 20" is a black and white photograph by American photographer Lewis Baltz, possibly taken between 1982 and 1985. The photograph depicts a desolate landscape, likely a quarry or mining site, with a single plastic bag in the foreground, a stark reminder of human intervention in the natural world. Baltz's work often focused on the impact of industrialization on the environment, presenting an unvarnished and minimalist vision of the landscapes left behind by human activity. This photograph exemplifies Baltz's signature style, which utilized large-format photography to capture the stark realities of industrial sites, often in a detached and objective manner.