Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a photo of a shadow on a sidewalk in front of a shop display. The image shows a strong silhouette of a figure on the pavement and partially on the shop window. On the left is a display case with meats labeled as "Pork," "Pork Chops," and "Pork Hocks," each priced at 49 cents. On the right is a window displaying wigs, hats, and masks, including a mask with a mustache and hat. The photo uses high contrast to highlight the shadow and the textures of the surrounding objects, creating a stark atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 14.8 x 22.2 cm (5 13/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
    mount: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.117

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: upper center verso in graphite: 30-15; upper center verso in black felt tip pen: C-30; center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156350

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