Self-Portrait

c.1970

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a photograph of a storefront window with a reflection. The window displays an ornate design with floral patterns and mirrors, reflecting the scene of a street outside. In the reflection, there are elements of a street such as a vehicle and a brick building. The arrangement of mirrors and decorations on the glass creates a layered visual effect, blending the indoor and outdoor settings. The texture and detail of the floral designs add to the visual complexity of the image. The image captures an interaction between the interior decor and the exterior urban environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.8 x 18.1 cm (10 15/16 x 7 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 35.4 x 27.8 cm (13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.185


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper center verso stamped in black ink: 138 16; center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156529

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