Adele Boke, Sacramento, California

September 1951

Dorothea Lange

Associated Names
Dorothea Lange

Artist, American, 1895 - 1965

The image shows the top of a person's head, specifically focusing on a large and intricately woven braid that covers the entire scalp. The view is from above, with the person's head bent slightly forward, obscuring the rest of their facial features and position. The hair is smooth and glossy, with several thick strands braided together to create a circular, coiled pattern on top of the head. No facial details are visible, and the background is a neutral, blurred surface that helps emphasize the intricate detail of the hairstyle. The person's clothing is barely visible, with only hints of a dark fabric appearing around the sides and bottom of the image. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The focus of the photograph remains on the hair and its styling.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Bruce and Nancy Berman, Los Angeles; (Cecelia Dan, Malibu, CA ); Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, Van Nuys, CA, 21 August 2014; gift to NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, top center in blue ink: Adele Boke; center in blue ink underlined: 52108; bottom left in graphite: 89 RG 13062

Wikidata ID

Q64146907

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