El eclipse (The eclipse)

1933, printed 1974

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Associated Names
Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Artist, Mexican, 1902 - 2002

The image shows the upper half of a person's body standing with their head tilted back, arms raised, and bent at the elbows. Their facial features are partially covered by dark fabric. They have short hair combed back and wear a light-colored long-sleeved garment. Various laundry items hang on lines around them, including sheets and clothes of different colors. A string of large beads is around their neck. The background includes the exterior of a building with details like a wooden door or window with glass panes. The scene appears to be in bright daylight.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.6 x 24.1 cm (7 5/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
    mount: 37.5 x 50.2 cm (14 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.117.1.5

Associated Artworks

See all 15 artworks
The image shows various circular and oval shapes, with a focus on eyes. A large circular sign with an eye is prominent in the composition. The reflections and placements of eyes across glass and mirrored surfaces give the impression of eyes looking in different directions. The text on the sign and windows indicates a storefront setting, suggesting optical services.

Parabola Optica (Optical parable)

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

1931

The image shows a black cover with embossed text that reads "Fifteen Photographs by Manuel Alvarez Bravo."

Fifteen Photographs by Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

1974

The image shows a young girl leaning forward on a balcony railing. She has long dark hair styled in braids and is wearing a light-colored dress with short sleeves, dark stockings, and shoes. The background features a weathered wooden door and wall, suggesting an exterior residential setting. The metal railing creates shadows in the image.

El ensueño (The daydream)

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

1931


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lee and Maria Friedlander, New York; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right in graphite: M. Alvarez Bravo, lower left in graphite: 10/75

Wikidata ID

Q64157693

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