Giorgio de Chirico

1965

Bill Brandt

Associated Names
Bill Brandt

Artist, British, born Germany, 1904 - 1983

The image shows an elderly man's upper body profile in front of a mirror. He is gazing into the mirror, showing his head, upper torso, white hair, and a pronounced nose. He appears serious and contemplative. He is wearing a textured jacket over a shirt with a collar and a tie. The background is dark, emphasizing the man and his reflection in the composition. A framed mirror, reflecting his face, is positioned to the right side of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jeffrey Hugh Newman

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.5 x 20.4 cm (9 1/4 x 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.160.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Simon and Bonnie Levin, Interlaken, NJ; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

All on verso, stamped center in blue ink: Bill Brandt; center in black marker: Giorgio de Chirico; lower right in red pen: S of L P. 90; lower left in graphite: D25; lower center in graphite: 0427

Wikidata ID

Q64145315

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