Self-Portrait at Front

c. 1915-1916

André Kertész

Associated Names
André Kertész

Artist, American, born Hungary, 1894 - 1985

The image shows a full-body view of a person standing with their hands on their hips. The person is facing the camera and appears to be standing on a grassy field. In the background, there is a body of water under a clear sky. The person is wearing a uniform that includes a shirt with rolled-up sleeves, long pants, knee-high boots, and a cap. A bag or pouch is visible at their side. In the background, there are poles and a small structure visible on the grassy terrain. The overall tone of the photograph is sepia.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64074006

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