Children Looking Through Window of Car, Harlem

1943

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows a group of children viewed through a car window. The upper part of their bodies is visible, with their faces pressed against the glass. Their positions suggest they are standing closely together, peering into the vehicle. The children have short hair, and their facial features are captured in low lighting, with a mixture of expressions visible. The window divides the image, creating reflections and highlighting some facial details while shadowing others. The children are wearing simple clothing, such as t-shirts, and no jewelry or objects are visible. The background is dark and obscured, with no distinct details visible beyond the car window.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1998; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Half Past Autumn: The Art of Gordon Parks, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 10, 1997 – January 11, 1998

Wikidata ID

Q64154358

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