Begging

c. 1949

Saul Leiter

Associated Names
Saul Leiter

Artist, American, 1923 - 2013

This is a photograph of a shop window with reflections on the glass. The image captures the corner of a shop window, with the glass reflecting a blurred silhouette. There is a hint of a handbag and possibly a newspaper or document partially visible behind a coat. The reflection also shows a blurred street scene with a stroller and the legs of a person walking by. The perspective focuses on the glass, adding a sense of depth and dimension to the photo. The black and white coloring contributes to a timeless and classic feel, emphasizing contrast and texture in the scene.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Betsy Karel, Washington, DC; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2010; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2011

  • Framed: Street Photography from the Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, February 3 – April 17, 2011

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: Saul Leiter; by unknown hand, bottom left: SLV109; bottom center: PF20562; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 2010.014.033

Wikidata ID

Q64171347

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