Self-Portrait (VIII)

1996

Glenn Ligon

Associated Names
Glenn Ligon

Painter, American, born 1960

The image depicts a side profile of a person's head and shoulders, showing from the top of the head to the upper chest area. The person is positioned sideways, facing to the left of the frame. The individual's facial features are captured in profile; they have a clean-shaven head with closely cropped hair. Their facial structure is prominently visible, including the nose, lips, and ear. The person is wearing a dark-colored shirt, and the collar is visible. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a plain, solid dark color.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Max Protech Gallery, New York); purchased 1998 by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q46641561

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