Self-Portrait

c.1970

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a photograph of a parked sedan with an open door, a van, and several people in the background. The foreground is dominated by a sedan with an open door, and a shadow of the photographer is visible on its door. The interior of the car shows signs of wear, with visible stains on the seats. Several people are gathered behind the car, including individuals wearing attire that suggests participation in a themed event. In the background, a van with the name "Mchughino's" painted on its side is parked across the street. The setting includes a building with a sign and an awning that casts shadows on the parked sedan. The scene is captured in black and white, adding a timeless quality to the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.1 x 28.6 cm (7 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 27.9 x 35.4 cm (11 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.214


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander; center right verso stamped in black ink: 452 22

Wikidata ID

Q64156551

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