Human Forms, Bodies in Motion

1966

Barbara Crane

Associated Names
Barbara Crane

Artist, American, 1928 - 2019

The image captures a partial view of a nude individual, focusing on the lower torso, upper thighs, and one extended arm, with the person standing upright. The black-and-white photograph obscures facial features and hair details. There is an indication of interaction or proximity with another person in the foreground, shown by a hand and part of an arm intruding into the frame from the right. The person is not wearing any clothing, jewelry, or holding any objects. The background contrasts light and dark, emphasizing the form and creating a dramatic effect.
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Provenance

Barbara Crane Estate, Chicago; John Parsley, Houston, TX (through Stephen Daiter Gallery, Chicago); gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Barbara Crane / Human Form 1966-67; top center: Top [upward arrow]; lower center of mat in graphite: HUMAN FORMS: BODIES IN MOTION; on verso, by unknown hand, top right: 1966-69-B-29-003; possibly by artist, printing notes lower center

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