Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a photograph of a storefront window display featuring old photographs. The display inside the window shows an assortment of framed vintage photographs. Each picture varies in size and style, with some having text "BEFORE" and "AFTER". Various portraits are visible, including those of individuals and family groups, in black-and-white and sepia tones. The window includes signs reading "OLD PICTURES Copied & Restored" and "PICTURE FRAMES Made to Order". There is a strong shadow of a person cast on the lower portion of the window and extending onto the sidewalk.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 14.3 x 21.6 cm (5 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
    mount: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.86


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: upper center verso in graphite: 29-7; upper center verso in black felt tip pen: C-29; center verso: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156332

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