Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows a man's upper body submerged in water with only his head, shoulders, and upper torso visible above the surface. He is positioned with his arms resting on the edge of a rocky ledge, looking up towards the camera. The man has short, wet, dark hair and a mustache, and his facial expression is neutral. His skin is glistening, likely from the wetness of the water. The background consists of the surface of the water showing reflections and ripples. In the foreground, there are polished leather shoes and the bottom of light-colored trousers.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 19.4 x 12.7 cm (7 5/8 x 5 in.)
    mount: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.157


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: upper center verso in black felt tip pen: 58/11; center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156437

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