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Oakland (Kneeing elephant)

1976

Bill Dane

Associated Names

Bill Dane

Artist, American, born 1938

This is a photograph of an elephant lying on the ground. The image shows the back and hind legs of the elephant on a rough, textured pavement. The elephant's skin appears wrinkled and textured. Nearby, there is a small stroller. The composition includes other elements in the scene, indicating interaction with the elephant. The photograph is in black and white.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Sandra S. Phillips
Dimensions

image: 11.5 × 17.2 cm (4 1/2 × 6 3/4 in.)
sheet: 12.7 × 17.8 cm (5 × 7 in.)
Accession Number

2022.140.13

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Bill Dane, CA; Sandra Phillips, San Francisco; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Phillips, Sandra

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Oakland / Bill Dane; top left in black ink: No Neg; by unknown hand, bottom right in graphite: 093.BD

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