Self-Portrait

1975

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows a man from the waist up, positioned to face a mirror, capturing his reflection with a camera. The man is wearing a mask that covers his face, characterized by exaggerated, white facial features with a blank expression. His hair is dark and slicked back, visible at the top of the mask. He is dressed in a short-sleeved, checkered shirt with pockets. He holds a camera to his eye with both hands, the strap hanging loosely. The upper section of the mirror frame is visible, and the reflection indicates a simple, indoor background with plain walls, a light switch, and a closed door.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.9 x 28.3 cm (7 7/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 27.9 x 35.4 cm (11 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.196


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander; right center verso stamped in black ink: 210 08

Wikidata ID

Q64156519

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