Snow over Pivot Agriculture, near Liberal, Kansas 1995

Emmet Gowin's 1995 photograph "Snow over Pivot Agriculture, near Liberal, Kansas" features a circular field of snow-covered land bisected by a dark, curving line. The field is surrounded by a border of slightly lighter tone, creating an effect of depth. This black-and-white photograph, typical of Gowin's style, captures a minimalist view of an agricultural landscape, highlighting the repetitive patterns of human-made agriculture and the effects of nature on them. The photograph is an example of Gowin's work that blends realism with abstraction, exploring the beauty and starkness of American landscapes.