Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a photograph of a reflection in a shop window. The image shows a person holding a camera, taking a picture of the glass panel. The window displays a sign that reads "The NAGOLD ENTRANCE" in capital letters with an arrow pointing to the right. Below the text, there is a graphic of a reclining figure. Outside the window, there is an urban street scene with buildings, sidewalk activity, telephone booths, and people walking in the background. The photograph captures both the street view and the reflection on the glass.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 15.1 x 23.3 cm (5 15/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
    mount: 28.1 x 35.6 cm (11 1/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.141


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: 55/19

Wikidata ID

Q64156419

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