Untitled

1975

David Levinthal

Associated Names
David Levinthal

Artist, American, born 1949

This is an image featuring silhouettes against a bright background. The dark shapes of figures or objects contrast with the bright background. The light and shadows create a dramatic atmosphere, emphasizing the contrast between the dark figures and the light. The lack of detail in the shadows gives the image an enigmatic quality. The composition is minimalist, focusing on the play of light and shadow.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 23 × 28.4 cm (9 1/16 × 11 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.9 × 35.4 cm (11 × 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.123.22

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David Levinthal, New York; Private collection, New York; gift to NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: David Levinthal 1975

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