Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a photograph showing a person walking in an urban setting. The image focuses on the lower half and part of the upper torso of the figure, who is wearing a dark coat and patterned skirt or pants, walking towards the camera. A distinct shadow is cast on the ground, and a vehicle is partially visible on the right side. The scene is portrayed in high contrast black and white, emphasizing the geometric patterns formed by shadows and lines on the pavement, indicating a late afternoon sunlight angle.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 14.3 x 21.4 cm (5 5/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
    mount: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.91

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: upper center verso in graphite: 29-16; upper center verso in black felt tip pen: C-29; center verso: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156326

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