Roosevelt Poster, 104th Street, New York

1946

Todd Webb

Associated Names
Todd Webb

Artist, American, 1905 - 2000

The image shows a close-up of a poster in a window display. The poster features the right profile of a man's face with a prominent nose and thoughtful expression. Surrounding the man's profile are hands reaching towards him and a musical instrument in the background. The word "FRIEND" is displayed above his head. The poster is enclosed in a weathered wooden window frame with peeling paint. Another piece of paper is partially visible below the poster, likely part of the shop window display. The background outside the window is not clearly visible, with some reflections and faded posters seen through the glass.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34 x 26.5 cm (13 3/8 x 10 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.212


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper center verso in blue ink: 104th Street, New York - 1946; upper center verso in black ink: Todd Webb

Wikidata ID

Q64170488

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