Chicago Facade 7

1960

Aaron Siskind

Associated Names
Aaron Siskind

Artist, American, 1903 - 1991

This is a photograph of a brick building facade with arched windows. The image shows a symmetrical arrangement of two rows of arched windows with white trim against a dark brick background. The brick surface displays texture and shadows. Part of a sign with bold letters is visible in the lower section. Structural elements like poles and wires are also present. The composition highlights the architectural details and formal alignment of the windows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert B. Menschel

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.4 × 31.3 cm (9 3/16 × 12 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.8 × 35.1 cm (10 15/16 × 13 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.154.34

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Robert B. Menschel, New York; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in black ink: Aaron Siskind; lower left: Chicago Facade 7 1960

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