A-1

1976

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows an elegant neoclassical building partially hidden by trees, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The building features imposing columns lining its facade, and the horizon is interrupted by architectural elements and trees. The black and white photograph focuses on contrast rather than color. Monochrome tones dominate, from bright whites in the building to darker greys and blacks in the trees and shadows. The contrast highlights textures and details. The composition balances nature and architecture, creating a complex visual narrative.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase)

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.73 × 28.26 cm (7 3/8 × 11 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 27.94 × 35.56 cm (11 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.4156

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lee Friedlander, New York; purchased by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (through Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco), 1976; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, center stamped in black ink: This photograph is not released for publication or / for commercial use of any kind. For permission / communicate with Lee Friedlander. 44 So. Mountain / Road, New City, N. Y. 10956.; by unknown hand, bottom center in graphite: A - 1; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner: 1976.62.1

Wikidata ID

Q64156888

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