Untitled

1991

Ralph Gibson

Associated Names
Ralph Gibson

Artist, American, born 1939

This is a photograph of a staircase. The image shows a section of a stairway with a winding staircase covered in textured fabric and held down by metal rods. The handrail is wooden and supported by decorative metal balusters. The play of light and shadow creates contrasts, particularly where the dark background meets the textured details of the stairs and railing. Shadows add depth and mystery to the photograph.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    dye imbibition print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Merritt

  • Dimensions

    image: 49.9 x 32.2 cm (19 5/8 x 12 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 57.9 x 48.2 cm (22 13/16 x 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.61.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Merritt, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: 14/15; lower right in black ink: Ralph Gibson 1991

Wikidata ID

Q64158860

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