Coquette

1901

Charles I. Berg

Associated Names
Charles I. Berg

Artist, American, 1856 - 1926

The photograph depicts a person from the waist up, sitting with their head tilted to one side and chin resting on their hand. They have wavy light-colored hair, a wide-brimmed dark hat, and fine facial features. The person wears a dark flowing shawl over a light-colored dress. In the background is an indistinct, softly blurred backdrop. The image is presented on a textured gray mat with the photographer's signature on the border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure in blue on chine collé mounted on white paper and on gray paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.3 x 13.4 cm (7 3/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 20.2 x 14.9 cm (7 15/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
    mount: 28.5 x 19.7 cm (11 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.)
    mount: 38.1 x 27.8 cm (15 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.36

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts a person from the waist up, seated upright and facing the camera. The individual has dark, wavy hair and wears an ornate hat with feathers and flowers. They have a high-collared blouse with a white scarf, and a patterned jacket with stars. The background is plain and dark.

Portrait of Miss Jones

Frank Eugene

1901

This is a photograph of a green book cover with an embossed emblem. The cover is a textured green fabric material with an emblem embossed in a darker shade at the center featuring the words "The Camera Club" along with an illustration, and the words "New York" below it. There's a darker stain in the lower-left section, and a ribbon-like closure mechanism visible on the right edge. The fabric shows wear and minor imperfections.

American Pictorial Photography, Series Two

Various Artists

1901

The image shows a black and white photograph of a person's head and shoulders in profile. The person has defined facial features, a straight nose, and closed lips. The hair is medium length and framing the face. The individual is wearing a garment with a textured collar around the neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is dark, contrasting with the illuminated profile. The photograph is mounted on light brown paper with a signature in the bottom right corner.

Lady of Charlotte

Frank Eugene

1901

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Lower left, below photogravure, printed: Copyright 1898 by Charles I. Berg.; on white paper mount, lower left in graphite: 13; on gray paper mount, lower right in graphite: Charles I. Berg

Wikidata ID

Q64145756

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