Carl's Jr., Summer of '89

1989, printed 1997

Jim Goldberg

Associated Names
Jim Goldberg

Artist, American, born 1953

The image shows a person from the mid-torso upwards, leaning back in a seated position. Their head is tilted back, and they are partially facing the left side of the image. The person has light hair that appears to be pulled back. They are wearing a denim jacket over a blue shirt with a silver chain necklace. The background features a retro diner-style setting with turquoise seating and a blurred, light-colored wall with a few indistinct shapes visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chromogenic print

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Gift of Betsy Karel)

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 50.7 × 60.8 cm (19 15/16 × 23 15/16 in.)
    image: 48.2 × 58.4 cm (19 × 23 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.4864.b

Associated Artworks

The image is a close-up shot focusing on a person's face. The person is looking at the camera with their head tilted to one side. The eyes are light, and the person has light-colored hair. The person is wearing a dark jacket or coat. The background is blurry and of a neutral tone.

Carl's Jr., Summer of '89

Jim Goldberg

1989

The image consists of three sections featuring a person at different angles and distances. In the first section, a close-up captures the person's face from a side view, showcasing mostly their forehead, nose, and mouth. Their facial features are slightly blurred, with light-colored hair appearing short and styled in a relaxed manner. They are wearing a denim jacket, and a thick chain necklace is visible around their neck. The second section is an extreme close-up of the person's face, focusing on their eyes. The third section displays the person from the waist up, sitting in a relaxed position, slouched over on a blue bench. They are leaning back, their head tilted backward, with their denim jacket and chain necklace more clearly visible. The background appears to show an indoor setting, but it remains indistinct in detail.

Carl's Jr., Summer of '89

Jim Goldberg

1989

The image displays a close-up of a person's face, left side of the face, neck, and a portion of the upper body. The person is looking upwards, with the face partially turned to show the left profile. The facial features include a prominent cheekbone, an eye looking upwards, and parted lips showing some teeth. The person has light-colored, thin hair pulled back. They are wearing a dark-colored garment with a visible collar and a large chain around their neck. The background is softly blurred with light tones, indicating an indoor setting. The image has a slightly grainy texture.

Carl's Jr., Summer of '89

Jim Goldberg

1989

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jim Goldberg, San Francisco; Betsy Karel, formerly Betsy K. Frampton, Washington, DC; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2001; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2003

  • Both Sides of the Street: Celebrating the Corcoran's Photography Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, April 12 – December 8, 2003

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, across bottom in black marker: CARL'S JR. 1989/97 FOR BETSY Jim Goldberg

Wikidata ID

Q64155701

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