Jeno Kertész

June 19, 1919

André Kertész

Associated Names
André Kertész

Artist, American, born Hungary, 1894 - 1985

The image depicts a person sitting in a curled position on grass. The individual has knees drawn up to the chest, arms wrapped around them, and head slightly turned to the left. The person's facial features include a strong gaze looking into the distance, with defined cheekbones and short, curly hair. The person is nude, and there are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background shows trees and foliage in the distance, indicating an open, grassy area.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2012

  • The Serial Portrait: Photography and Identity in the Last One Hundred Years: National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 30–December 31, 2012

Inscriptions

center verso in blue ink: 1919 / juni 19.

Wikidata ID

Q64074009

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