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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Self-Portrait on Building

1932

Alexander Zhitomirsky

Associated Names

Alexander Zhitomirsky

Artist, Russian, 1907 - 1993

This is a photograph of a building with a black and white geometric design and large windows. A cut-out photo of a person in casual attire is placed on the rooftop. The background is a muted teal color with a textured finish. The composition mixes real and surreal elements, creating a visual juxtaposition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

collage of gelatin silver print and photomechanical reproduction
Credit Line

Patrons' Permanent Fund
Dimensions

overall: 26.4 x 18.5 cm (10 3/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

2001.67.253

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Smith, Joshua P.

Wikidata ID

Q64032535

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