Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a black and white photograph of the shadow of a person cast over a patch of soil with small plants. The circular planting area is filled with evenly spaced, young plants, possibly seedlings. The soil appears dark and contrasts with the lighter tones of the leaves and the surrounding grassy terrain. The shadow of a figure, likely the photographer, is prominently cast across the foreground, adding dimension to the composition. Light and shadow highlight the texture of the soil and leaves, while the background contains blurred grass texture and distant shadows of trees, creating depth and natural scenery.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 15.1 x 22.7 cm (5 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
    mount: 35.4 x 27.9 cm (13 15/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.118


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: upper center verso in black felt tip pen: C-30/16; center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156349

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