Platinum Test Materials 3/17

1989

Irving Penn

Associated Names
Irving Penn

Artist, American, 1917 - 2009

The image features a collage with organic and geometric shapes arranged in an abstract manner. It includes a photograph of a face with cracked textures resembling dried earth. Other elements include portraits of individuals, one in a suit and others in traditional tribal attire or masks. A black and white textured print resembling a garment or object is also present, adding an abstract quality with its undefined outlines and ink patterns. The images are attached with tape, creating a narrative suggesting connections between cultures and figures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    collage of platinum/palladium prints on assorted papers

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Irving Penn

  • Dimensions

    framed: 76.2 x 55.9 cm (30 x 22 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.119.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Irving Penn; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64155287

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