Boston

1996

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows a person from the waist up, partially obscured by tree branches and leaves. They are leaning against a tree trunk, with their face partially in shadow due to the foliage. The person has distinct facial wrinkles and is wearing a close-fitted hat. They are dressed in a zippered jacket with a visible neckline. The background reveals a natural setting with more trees and shrubs, and the shallow depth of field emphasizes the person and surrounding branches. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 37.8 x 37.3 cm (14 7/8 x 14 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 50.5 x 40.6 cm (19 7/8 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.253

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2000

  • Lee Friedlander. San Francisco, 2000: pl. 38.

Inscriptions

all on verso: center: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander; lower left in graphite: 38; lower center in graphite: Boston, 1996; lower right in graphite: 1241-31

Wikidata ID

Q64156601

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