Optometrist

1935-1936

Eliot Elisofon

Associated Names
Eliot Elisofon

Artist, American, 1911 - 1973

This is a photograph of a city street scene. The image features an urban street with signage for optometrists and other shops, particularly highlighting the "Eyes Examined" sign shaped like a pair of eyeglasses. The perspective leads the viewer down the sidewalk and street towards a prominent skyscraper in the background. The street is busy with movement, including blurred vehicles and people in mid-20th century attire. The image is in black and white, giving a timeless quality to the urban setting, while the signs and architectural elements add period detail.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 11.2 x 7.4 cm (4 7/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.69


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, center verso typed on 292 Gallery label: ELISOFON, Eliot G00354 / Optometrist / 1935/36 / 4 x 3" / Vintage gelatin silver print / From the Artist's Brother

Wikidata ID

Q64147331

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