Desert Croquet #1 (Deflated Earth), Black Rock Desert, Nevada Possibly 1987 - 1995

Richard Misrach’s large-scale color photograph *Desert Croquet #1 (Deflated Earth), Black Rock Desert, Nevada* (circa 1987-1995) depicts a deflated globe lying on the barren landscape of the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. The photograph is characteristic of Misrach's large-scale landscapes, which often depict the American West. The image's muted color palette and vastness of the desert landscape underscore the photographer's interest in the environmental impact of human activity on the land. The deflated globe symbolizes the fragility of the Earth and the destructive impact of human consumption. Misrach's photographic style is characterized by the use of large-format cameras, which produce high-resolution images with rich detail and a sense of realism. He is a prominent figure in the field of landscape photography, known for his poignant portrayals of the relationship between humans and the natural world.