Atlantic City

1966

Ray K. Metzker

Associated Names
Ray K. Metzker

Artist, American, 1931 - 2014

This is a photograph of a dimly lit tunnel with light streaming through gaps above. The image captures an play of light and shadow, with long, vertical lines of brightness illuminating parts of the otherwise darkened tunnel interior. At the far end, an opening reveals a bright background, allowing light to cast patterns across the scene. In the center of the composition, the interplay of light and outlines adds a quality to the photograph, emphasizing the contrast between light and dark.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.2 x 18 cm (7 3/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.4 x 20.2 cm (10 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.152

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: 66 HB-7 SG-4 f/91; lower right verso in graphite: Ray K. Metzker / 2/25

Wikidata ID

Q64158915

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