Dunaharaszti

June 1919

André Kertész

Associated Names
André Kertész

Artist, American, born Hungary, 1894 - 1985

In this sepia-toned photograph, a lone figure stands in an expansive field. The horizon line is low, with scattered trees and structures in the distance. The central figure wears a dark cape and a hat, and stands close to us, facing the horizon. The sky is filled with large, fluffy clouds, contrasting with the dark tones of the land. The color palette is primarily brown and off-white, giving the image a nostalgic quality. The scene conveys solitude and vastness, with a simple and open landscape.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2005

  • André Kertész, National Gallery of Art, Washington; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles; International Center of Photography, New York, 2005, no. 32.

2006

  • In the Face of History: European Photographers in the 20th Century, Barbican Art Gallery, London, 2006 - 2007, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

2006

  • In the Face of History: European Photographers in the 20th Century. Exh. cat., Barbican Art Gallery, London. London: Black Dog: Barbican Art Gallery, 2006.

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: juni 1919

Wikidata ID

Q64074138

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