Cindy

2000

Chuck Close

Associated Names
Chuck Close

Artist, American, 1940 - 2021

The image depicts a portrait of a woman. She is posed at a slight angle with her head turned towards the viewer, showcasing her facial features such as cheekbones, nose, and complexion. She has light-colored short hair, with an intense gaze directed at the camera. The woman is wearing a white robe against a dark background, creating a stark contrast that accentuates her face. The setting is minimalist and classic.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    daguerreotype

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase)

  • Dimensions

    image: 20.48 × 15.4 cm (8 1/16 × 6 1/16 in.)
    frame: 31.75 × 26.67 × 12.07 cm (12 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.5294

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Chuck Close, New York; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, purchase (through Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York), 2000; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in black ink: "Cindy" / © 2000 / Chuck Close

Wikidata ID

Q64145869

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