Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image captures a silhouette of a person on the pavement, showing a shadow that reveals part of their upper body and lower legs. The person appears to be in motion, as suggested by the positioning of the legs in the shadow. The facial features and hair are not visible within the silhouette, though the round shape at the top suggests a head. The shadow hints at a person wearing non-descriptive clothes and possibly holding an object, such as a bag. Only one shoe is visible at the bottom of the image. The background consists of the textured surface of the pavement, with visible lines and small cracks running through it.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 16.5 x 11 cm (6 1/2 x 4 5/16 in.)
    mount: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.119


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: upper center verso in black felt tip pen: C-30/18; center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156348

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