Richard Misrach: Night Desert
In this early black and white series, Misrach uses long exposure times and strobe lighting to explore a desolate environment. The work marks the beginning of his decades-long project rooted in the American desert.

Richard Misrach, Untitled, 1977
split-toned gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Stonehenge #1), 1976
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Moon), 1977
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Burning Bush #2, Arizona), 1976
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Saguaro), 1975
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Palm #7, Baja), 1977
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Lake Havasu), 1977
split-toned gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (White Sands #3), 1977
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Saguaro #3), 1975
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Night Clouds), 1977
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Yucca in Fog, Baja (Yucca #1)), 1976
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Saguaro), 1975
split-toned gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard Misrach, Untitled (Sandstorm), 1976
split-toned gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled
1977
split-toned gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Stonehenge #1)
1976
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Moon)
1977
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Burning Bush #2, Arizona)
1976
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Saguaro)
1975
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Palm #7, Baja)
1977
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Lake Havasu)
1977
split-toned gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (White Sands #3)
1977
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Saguaro #3)
1975
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Night Clouds)
1977
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Yucca in Fog, Baja (Yucca #1))
1976
split-toned selenium gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Saguaro)
1975
split-toned gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Sandstorm)
1976
split-toned gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]