St. Gabriel, Louisiana

April 30, 1999

Deborah Luster

Associated Names
Deborah Luster

Artist, American, born 1951

The image shows a person from the waist up, seated with their body slightly turned to the side while facing the camera. They have short, dark hair parted on the side, with a straight fringe. Their facial features include high cheekbones and relaxed eyes. They are wearing a light-colored, striped button-up shirt and a necklace. A name badge is attached to the shirt on the left side of their chest, and there is a string or cord around their neck holding a pendant or similar object. The background of the image is plain and dark, with visible texture and marks resembling scratches or wear around the edges, giving it an aged appearance.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julia J. Norrell, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, incised upper right: 21; center: L.C.I.W. / St. Gabriel, / Louisiana / d.o.c. #403639 / d.o.b. 6.30.'54 / p.o.b. Morgan / sentence 6 mo. / 3 children / work. housekeeper; bottom left: photo. 4.30.'99; bottom right: C/AP 25[crossed out]

Wikidata ID

Q64146416

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