Magnolia, Juchitán, México

1986, printed 1990

Graciela Iturbide

Associated Names
Graciela Iturbide

Artist, Mexican, born 1942

This black-and-white photograph shows a person standing with their side to the camera, facing the left. The person has short, dark hair cut straight across their forehead. They have medium-toned skin, thick, dark eyebrows, high cheekbones, and lips set in a neutral expression. They are dressed in a long, white, floral-patterned dress that reaches the ground, and wear a single-strand necklace of pearls or white beads with a tassel at the center. Their arms are bent and raised, holding a small mirror up to their face. The background is a plain, slightly textured light gray wall with visible patches and wear. The flat ground is a darker gray color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Gift of Kyle Roberts)

  • Dimensions

    image: 22.25 × 15 cm (8 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 25.4 × 20.32 cm (10 × 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.4668.4

  • Portfolio Title

    Encuentros/Imaginaciones (Encounters/Imaginings)

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a woman leaning out of an open window. She is facing forward, looking directly at the viewer. The woman has a serene expression with high cheekbones, dark eyes, and her hair pulled back with a scarf or headband. She is wearing a dark-colored shirt and holding two fish by their tails, one in each hand. Behind her, another face can be seen partially, appearing to belong to a child. The window frame is rustic wood, and the surrounding wall is made of mud and straw. The background is the dark interior of the structure.

Cuatro pescaditos, Juchitán, México (Four Little Fish, Juchitán, Mexico)

Graciela Iturbide

1986

This is a photograph of a book cover featuring a vertical black stripe in the center surrounded by textured gray fabric on either side. The word "ITURBIDE" is displayed in red capital letters in the middle of the black stripe. The design is minimalist and modern, emphasizing the contrast between the colors and materials used.

Encuentros/Imaginaciones (Encounters/Imaginings)

Graciela Iturbide

1990

The image displays a person standing on a flat surface. They are wrapped in a towel that covers their torso and extends above their knees. The person's arms are by their sides, and they have long, dark hair. A large comb is placed on top of their head. The person's face is not visible. In the foreground near their feet, there is a round object similar to a coconut. The background is dark and blurry.

La niña del peine, Juchitán, México (Girl with Hair Comb, Juchitán, Mexico)

Graciela Iturbide

1980

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kyle Roberts, New Orleans, LA; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1999; acquired by NGA , 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2003

  • Both Sides of the Street: Celebrating the Corcoran's Photography Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, April 12 – August 25, 2003

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right corner in graphite: Graciela Iturbide; bottom left corner: "Magnolia" 1986; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner: 1999.42.12d

Wikidata ID

Q64154635

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