Untitled

1958–1961

Milton Rogovin

Associated Names
Milton Rogovin

Artist, American, 1909 - 2011

This is a black and white photograph showing a hand playing a drum. The composition features a close-up of the drum's large head, with a hand resting on the rim and holding a drumstick. The drumstick is inverted and blurred, indicating movement. The image highlights the texture of the drumhead through various shades of grey, light, and shadow.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.3 x 17.1 cm (6 13/16 x 6 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 25.2 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.145.2

  • Series Title

    Storefront Churches

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Rogovin family, Buffalo, NY; Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy, San Leandro, CA, purchased 2004; gift to NGA, 2011.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, across upper center in graphite: Milton Rogovin; across bottom in graphite: SF Church 59-12 1958-60

Wikidata ID

Q64158199

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