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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Los agachados (The crouched ones)

1934, printed 1974

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Associated Names

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Artist, Mexican, 1902 - 2002

The image shows five men sitting on stools at a counter, with their backs turned to the viewer. They are leaning slightly forward at the counter, wearing jackets and hats. Chains connect the stool bases. The setting appears to be inside a dining area, with the word "COMEDOR" visible. The floor has a diamond-checkered tile pattern, and the lighting suggests daytime.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander
Dimensions

image: 18.4 x 24.2 cm (7 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
mount: 37 x 50.2 cm (14 9/16 x 19 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

2006.117.1.9

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

Lee and Maria Friedlander

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64157698

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