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Ernst Haas — Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Ernst Haas

Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

A vivid chromogenic print capturing the iconic stretch of Route 66 winding through Albuquerque, New Mexico, bathed in the warm, saturated hues characteristic of Haas's masterful use of color photography. Haas transforms the mundane roadside landscape into a dynamic composition, where neon signs, storefronts, and the open road converge in a celebration of mid-century American culture. The image reflects Haas's pioneering vision of color as an expressive and emotional tool, elevating everyday scenes into works of lyrical beauty.

Medium
Chromogenic print, printed later.

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April 3, 2013

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Ernst Haas, Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

A vivid chromogenic print capturing the iconic stretch of Route 66 winding through Albuquerque, New Mexico, bathed in the warm, saturated hues characteristic of Haas's masterful use of color photography. Haas transforms the mundane roadside landscape into a dynamic composition, where neon signs, storefronts, and the open road converge in a celebration of mid-century American culture. The image reflects Haas's pioneering vision of color as an expressive and emotional tool, elevating everyday scenes into works of lyrical beauty.

Medium
Chromogenic print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Austrian, Photography, Desert, Vibrant, Documentary, Landscape, Chromogenic Print, American West, Mid-Century, Road Trip

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