City Whispers

1980

Ray K. Metzker

Associated Names
Ray K. Metzker

Artist, American, 1931 - 2014

The image displays bold lines created by shadows and an interplay of light and dark, forming an abstract composition. The shadows resemble the shape of a person walking, possibly holding a briefcase, while a street lamp or traffic light casts a tall rectangular shadow across the wall. The wall's rectangular panels add to the structured, architectural feel of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 20.3 x 30.3 cm (8 x 11 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.7 x 35.3 cm (10 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.154

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper center verso in graphite: 80 CG 42 n e; lower center verso in graphite: Ray K Metzker / 1/25

Wikidata ID

Q64158916

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