San Quentin Point, no. 19 Possibly 1982 - 1985

"San Quentin Point, no. 19" (1982 - 1985) is a black and white photograph by Lewis Baltz (1945 - 2014), capturing a close-up of a rocky landscape. This work is representative of Baltz's New Topographics approach, which documented the changing landscape of the American West. Baltz's minimalist style focuses on the textures and forms of the landscape, devoid of human presence, inviting viewers to contemplate the stark beauty of nature and the impact of human intervention on the environment.