Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a photograph of a shadow cast on a partially reflective surface. The image captures the shadow of an unknown figure on what appears to be a shop window or reflective facade. The figure's shadow obscures part of the view of the interior, which displays upholstered seating with patterned fabric. The shadow is projected onto a surface divided by vertical structural or decorative elements. The contrast between light and shadow is stark, creating a dramatic effect that emphasizes the abstract play of shapes and lines within the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 20 x 13 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
    mount: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.90


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: upper center verso in graphite: 29-14; upper center verso in black felt tip pen: C-29; center verso: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156327

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