Robert Heinecken

American, 1931 - 2006

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Two men are depicted in the image. The man on the left is facing sideways and leaning back slightly, with his left arm raised and bent. The man on the right is slightly behind and gripping the left man around the waist with one arm, while his other arm rests on the man's shoulder. Both individuals are wearing collared shirts tucked into their pants. The man on the left wears a light-colored shirt with rolled-up sleeves and khaki pants, while the man on the right wears a dark long-sleeve shirt with khaki pants. The background is a plain wall with slightly uneven textures. The image is in black and white, and in the top right corner, there is text that reads "GAP Khakis."
Robert Heinecken, Sammy Davis Jr. Caressing Montgomery Clift on a Ladder Proof #1, 1994, inkjet print, Anonymous Gift, 2011.107.1

Sammy Davis Jr. Caressing Montgomery Clift on a Ladder Proof #1

Robert Heinecken · 1994 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2011.107.1
The image depicts a woman's face from the shoulders up. She is facing forward with her head slightly tilted, wearing a blue blouse. The woman has medium-length, wavy hair with highlights and is smiling with her mouth open, showing straight teeth. Her facial features include prominent cheekbones and defined eyebrows. The background is a blurred mix of warm colors. The image quality suggests it may be from a television screen.
Robert Heinecken, Untitled Newswomen, Suite B, 1984, dye diffusion transfer print (Polacolor), Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2011.137.1.1

Untitled Newswomen, Suite B

Robert Heinecken · 1984 · dye diffusion transfer print (Polacolor) ·  Accession ID  2011.137.1.1
The image shows a close-up of a person's face and upper shoulders. The person is facing directly towards the camera. They have blonde hair styled with volume, framing their face, and extending to their shoulders. The individual's facial features include well-defined eyebrows, bright blue eyes, and a full mouth wearing lipstick. They are wearing a red top and a string of pearls around their neck. Pearls also appear in the form of earrings. The background is dark, with some out-of-focus light shapes.
Robert Heinecken, Untitled Newswomen, Suite B, 1984, dye diffusion transfer print (Polacolor), Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2011.137.1.2

Untitled Newswomen, Suite B

Robert Heinecken · 1984 · dye diffusion transfer print (Polacolor) ·  Accession ID  2011.137.1.2
The image shows a close-up view of a woman's upper torso and head. She is positioned facing forward with direct eye contact towards the viewer. Her facial features include bright eyes and a wide smile, while her hair is styled into voluminous waves that frame her face. She is wearing a patterned or textured outfit, with the pattern visible on what seems to be a jacket or top. The background is blurred and dark. The image itself appears to be a photograph of a screen, giving it a slightly pixelated or digitized appearance.
Robert Heinecken, Untitled Newswomen, Suite B, 1984, dye diffusion transfer print (Polacolor), Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2011.137.1.3

Untitled Newswomen, Suite B

Robert Heinecken · 1984 · dye diffusion transfer print (Polacolor) ·  Accession ID  2011.137.1.3
The image depicts a woman from the shoulders up, facing the camera directly. She has large, round eyes and a slight smile. Her hair is curly and light brown or blonde. She is wearing a patterned blouse with a pale collar. The background is out of focus, with faint shapes suggesting furniture or decor. The image is displayed with a television screen effect, showing horizontal lines and a slight distortion across the woman's face.
Robert Heinecken, Untitled Newswomen, Suite B, 1984, dye diffusion transfer print (Polacolor), Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2011.137.1.4

Untitled Newswomen, Suite B

Robert Heinecken · 1984 · dye diffusion transfer print (Polacolor) ·  Accession ID  2011.137.1.4
The image shows four television screens, each displaying a head and shoulders shot of a woman facing the camera directly. The women have clear complexions, pronounced cheekbones, full lips, and voluminous, loosely curled hair. They wear different colored tops: blue, red with a string of pearls, light-colored with subtle patterns, and dark with reflective elements. The backgrounds vary slightly but all suggest a dark studio setting with blurred elements and light reflections.
Robert Heinecken, Untitled Newswomen, Suite B, 1984, 4 dye diffusion transfer prints (Polacolor), Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2011.137.1.1-4

Untitled Newswomen, Suite B

Robert Heinecken · 1984 · 4 dye diffusion transfer prints (Polacolor) ·  Accession ID  2011.137.1.1-4
The image features a grid layout with eight Polaroid-style photographs arranged in two rows. Each photograph shows a woman from the waist up, facing the camera with varied poses and expressions. The women have different hair lengths, styles, and colors, and wear various tops. Each woman is touching or adjusting her hair. The backgrounds are simple and neutral. In the center is a block of text titled "Lessons in Posing Subjects: Standard Pose #3 (Hand/Hair)," explaining the posing differences in each image.
Robert Heinecken, Standard Pose #3 (Hand/Hair), 1982, 8 internal dye diffusion transfer prints (Polaroid SX-70), Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.81

Standard Pose #3 (Hand/Hair)

Robert Heinecken · 1982 · 8 internal dye diffusion transfer prints (Polaroid SX-70) ·  Accession ID  2018.177.81
The image shows a woman in a side profile from the top of her head to her knees. She is standing in a relaxed posture with one arm raised, holding a large floppy yellow straw hat over her head. Her face has delicate features with long, flowing hair that cascades down her back. She is wearing a dark dress with a colorful floral pattern over a white blouse with puffed sleeves that have embroidered edges. In the background, there is a blurred architectural structure.
Robert Heinecken, The Provincials, 1971, halftone reproduction overprinted with offset lithograph, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.103

The Provincials

Robert Heinecken · 1971 · halftone reproduction overprinted with offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2001.67.103
The image features two overlapping photographs of the same woman. In the first photograph on the left, her face is shown in close-up. Her facial features include large eyes, a straight nose, and full lips. Her hair is styled in a voluminous updo. In the second photograph on the right, she is shown in a full-body pose, standing with one hand on her hip and the other on her thigh. She is wearing a satin tunic with a wide black bow around the waist, paired with dark evening pants and matching dark shoes. The background is a plain, neutral tone with no distinguishable features or objects present.
Robert Heinecken, Geoffrey Beane, 1971, halftone reproduction overprinted with offset lithograph, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.102

Geoffrey Beane

Robert Heinecken · 1971 · halftone reproduction overprinted with offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2001.67.102
The image features a mix of shapes and lines, creating an overlay of different elements, forming an abstract composition. In the background, a woman with flowing blonde hair is posed against a floral mattress. Superimposed onto this, a dark silhouette of a soldier carrying what appears to be two heads emerges.
Robert Heinecken, Simmons Beauty Rest, 1971, halftone reproduction overprinted with offset lithograph, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.104

Simmons Beauty Rest

Robert Heinecken · 1971 · halftone reproduction overprinted with offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2001.67.104