Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows the upper body reflection of a person standing straight facing the camera, holding the camera up with both hands at chest height. The individual's facial features, eyes, and mouth are visible but partly obscured by the lighting contrast, and they have short, neatly styled hair. They are wearing a plaid shirt with a collar. Surrounding the reflection are framed photographs of individuals, possibly old portraits, lining both sides of a storefront or display window. The background beyond the window reflection reveals an urban setting, featuring a multi-story brick building with evenly spaced windows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 15.2 x 23.3 cm (6 x 9 3/16 in.)
    mount: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.140


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: center left verso in black felt tip pen: 55/16; center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156418

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