Richard Nixon, Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles

1969, printed 1983

Garry Winogrand

Associated Names
Garry Winogrand

Artist, American, 1928 - 1984

Thomas Consilvio

Printer, American

This is an image of a formal gathering with a group of men in suits. The room is elegantly decorated with ornate wallpaper and chandeliers. The men, most in tuxedos, stand facing a crowd, some with hands clasped. Photographers are capturing the event with visible cameras in the foreground. The room features classic decor and an exit sign above a door.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 31.5 x 46.8 cm (12 3/8 x 18 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 40.6 x 50.5 cm (16 x 19 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.237

  • Series Title

    15 Big Shots

Associated Artworks

See all 15 artworks
The image shows a man from behind standing at a podium with one arm raised. He has neatly combed wavy hair and is wearing a dark suit jacket. A microphone is in front of him on the podium. A vintage television set shows his frontal image, displaying his face and hand gestures. The background is blurred, indicating a professional and formal setting with people and equipment visible.

John F. Kennedy, Democratic National Convention, Los Angeles

Garry Winogrand, Thomas Consilvio

1960

15 Big Shots

Garry Winogrand, Thomas Consilvio

1983

Marilyn Monroe, "Seven Year Itch" Set, New York City

Garry Winogrand

1955

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: Garry Winogrand 16/100

Wikidata ID

Q64154133

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