City Whispers

1982

Ray K. Metzker

Associated Names
Ray K. Metzker

Artist, American, 1931 - 2014

This is a photograph of a street with a "No Turns" sign. The image features high contrast and shadow play, capturing an urban environment. The "No Turns" sign is prominent, catching a beam of light. To its right, a building façade with a sign that partially reads 'Bakers' is visible. The rest of the scene is in shadow, highlighting the illuminated elements.
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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: 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.155

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper center verso in graphite: 82DQ-16 SG-2d; lower right verso in graphite: Ray K Metzker / 2/20

Wikidata ID

Q64158917

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