Ebony and Ivory

1899

F. Holland Day

Associated Names
F. Holland Day

Artist, American, 1864 - 1933

The image displays a seated person holding a small sculpture. The individual is seen in profile, facing leftward, with their full back profile visible. The person has short hair and is nude. The focus is on the sculpture being held, a figurine in a standing position. The background is dark with no specific details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure mounted on gray wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.7 x 14.2 cm (6 9/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
    mount: 38 x 27.9 cm (14 15/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.20

Associated Artworks

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Beauty is Truth--Truth Beauty

F. Holland Day

1899

American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Various Artists

1899

The image shows a canal lined with buildings on both sides. A stone bridge spans the canal in the distance. There is mist in the air, creating a soft atmosphere. Gondolas are moored near the canal's edge, with their reflections visible in the water. The buildings in the background have intricate facades. The image is in a monochromatic palette of grays, blacks, and whites.

Reflections--Venice

Alfred Stieglitz

1899

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64147498

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