Toy Ball, Waldorf, New York

1955, printed 1980s

William Klein

Associated Names
William Klein

Artist, American, 1926 - 2022

This is a photograph of a dimly lit gathering or banquet. The image captures various figures and blurred details in motion, creating a lively atmosphere. The foreground features lit candles on a table, casting warm light. The background shows silhouettes of people engaged in conversation or festivities, giving the scene a crowded feel. The overall focus is soft, giving the photograph an ethereal quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 33 x 45.3 cm (13 x 17 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 40.3 x 50.2 cm (15 7/8 x 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.122

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: Toy ball, Waldorf, New York, 1955; lower right verso in graphite: William Klein

Wikidata ID

Q64170467

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