Geoffrey Holder

c. 1955

Hugh Bell

Associated Names
Hugh Bell

Artist, American, 1927 - 2012

This is a photograph of dancers in mid-motion. The photograph captures the dynamic movement of the dancers, with one central figure in the foreground exhibiting energetic motion. The dancers are dressed in vibrant costumes with frilly embellishments. They appear to be performing on a stage with subtle lighting and shadows, creating a dramatic effect. The image is monochromatic, highlighting the forms and motions of the dancers.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Funds from Eric Richter

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 32.1 × 21.6 cm (12 5/8 × 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.75.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Carol Carlisle, editor of Popular Photography. (Keith de Lellis Gallery, New York); NGA purchase, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, top right in graphite circled: 80; center left in red crayon perpendicular: 10"; center stamped in red ink: HUGH BELL / 82 West 3rd Street / New York 12, N.Y. / SP 7-3215; by unknown hand, lower right in graphite: 9379 / 14 / 110

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