Street Scene, San Francisco

c. 1969

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

This is a photograph of an urban street scene with a large mural. The image captures a street that slopes downhill, with parts of the sidewalk and road visible, including tracks for a tram. On a building wall in the background, there is an intricate mural showing figures, trees, and a scenic landscape painted on it. The mural includes a person in a robe standing by an archway, surrounded by greenery and trees, creating an illusion of depth and altering the perception of space. The right side of the image is a dark silhouette, contrasting with the brightly lit mural and street surface. The lettering "The Patio" is visible on the upper right side of the mural, indicating possible significance to the mural's location. Elements like a window with plants and pots are integrated into the mural.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1999; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64154607

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