Betty Friedan, Opening at Whitney Museum, New York City

1969, printed 1983

Garry Winogrand

Associated Names
Garry Winogrand

Artist, American, 1928 - 1984

Thomas Consilvio

Printer, American

The image shows a woman from the waist up, positioned at the center and facing slightly towards the camera while holding a drink in her right hand. She has a round face with a subtle smile and short, slightly wavy hair that frames her face and falls at shoulder length. The woman wears a frilled, white blouse beneath a dark sleeveless vest. She is surrounded by other people in a crowded setting, suggesting a social gathering. The background is a dark space with multiple individuals engaging with each other, including a man wearing glasses in a checkered shirt and another person with long hair interacting behind the woman. The overall atmosphere is lively, with people closely situated in a dimly lit environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 31.2 x 46.4 cm (12 5/16 x 18 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 40.6 x 50.5 cm (16 x 19 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.244

  • 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

Q64154143

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