Sed pública (Public thirst)

1934, printed 1974

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Associated Names
Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Artist, Mexican, 1902 - 2002

The image depicts the upper half of a person crouched on the edge of a stone structure, possibly a water basin or fountain. The individual has short hair and is wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved garment. The background includes a stone or brick wall and water flowing from a spout into the basin. There are no visible accessories or objects being held by the person.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.6 x 19 cm (9 5/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
    mount: 50.2 x 37.5 cm (19 3/4 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.117.1.6

  • Portfolio Title

    Fifteen Photographs by Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Associated Artworks

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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

Q64157694

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