Isabel

1961, printed later

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows a young girl sitting on a wooden chair. She is facing slightly to the side with her body turned slightly towards the right, while her gaze is directed towards the left. Her facial features exhibit a delicate, young appearance, with her long, dark hair cascading over her shoulders. She is dressed in a simple, loose-fitting garment that appears to be slipping off her shoulder. She holds a plate of food in her lap with one hand, while using the other hand to eat. Her bare feet and legs are visible below her dress. The background consists of a plain, textured wall. There is no visible jewelry or additional objects around her.
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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

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA#149 [exhibition number for Half Past Autumn]

Wikidata ID

Q64154532

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