Jupiter Over Sarcoplatus Flats October 23, 1996 6:42-10:46PM Possibly 1996 - 1998

"Jupiter Over Sarcoplatus Flats October 23, 1996 6:42-10:46PM" is a large-scale color photograph by American photographer Richard Misrach, made sometime between 1996 and 1998. This piece is characteristic of his "Desert Cantos" series, known for their minimalist, landscape-focused compositions that evoke vastness and time. In this work, the viewer is presented with a long-exposure shot of the night sky above the Sarcoplatus Flats in California. The photograph depicts a panoramic view of the desert with the horizon blending into a night sky illuminated by the planet Jupiter and a multitude of stars, which appear as streaks of light due to the long exposure. This captivating image is a testament to the mesmerizing beauty of nature and the immense scale of the cosmos, capturing the subtle shifts and transitions of light in a dramatic and awe-inspiring way.