Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows the upper part of a man's face and head, slightly angled with the man looking directly into the camera. His facial features are partially in shadow, but the outlines of his nose, mouth, and eyes are visible; he has short, dark hair that is brushed to one side. In terms of clothing, only part of his neck is visible, which is likely covered by a shirt. Behind the man, a statue stands prominently, appearing to be a historical or classical figure draped in robes, captured from a lower perspective. The background includes tall buildings, each with rows of windows, suggesting an urban setting, and the sky appears clear and bright.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 14.1 x 21.6 cm (5 9/16 x 8 1/2 in.)
    mount: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.137


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander; center right verso in black felt tip pen: 55/13

Wikidata ID

Q64156414

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