Untitled, from the series Dingbat

1983

Judy Fiskin

Associated Names
Judy Fiskin

Artist, American, born 1945

The image shows a building from a frontal view, situated in the center of the frame. The perspective is at street level, facing the building directly. The horizon aligns with the base of the building and the street level, creating a horizontal line across the lower part of the photograph. In front of the building, there is a raised concrete structure with graffiti. Two tall, narrow trees stand on either side of the building, framing a large window grid on its facade. The image is in black and white, giving it a classic look. The contrast between the light building walls and dark trees is emphasized by the monochrome palette. On the sides, neighboring buildings can be seen extending into the distance, blending into the scene due to the similar tones. The overall composition and colors create a balanced, understated visual effect.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    R. K. Mellon Family Foundation

  • Dimensions

    image: 6.1 × 6 cm (2 3/8 × 2 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 20.1 × 14 cm (7 15/16 × 5 1/2 in.)
    mount: 20.1 × 14.3 × 0.2 cm (7 15/16 × 5 5/8 × 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.57.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Van Doren Waxter, New York); NGA purchase, 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso of mount, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: Judy Fiskin / 1983

Wikidata ID

Q64156125

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