Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

In this image, a portion of a person's face is visible through a circular wall-mounted mirror. Only their forehead, eyes, and hair are partially shown. The individual's hair appears short and dark. No further facial or clothing details are visible. The mirror reflects a mysterious aura. The wall behind the mirror has a repetitive light-shaded design. Another mirror to the left reflects the wall, and part of a fixture, possibly a towel rack, is visible. On the right, there is a door or cabinet with a floral-design handle. The image is in grayscale, giving it a vintage feel.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Trellis Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 14.3 x 23.7 cm (5 5/8 x 9 5/16 in.)
    mount: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.58


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: upper center verso in graphite: 28-5; upper center verso in black felt tip pen: C-28; center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander

Wikidata ID

Q64156397

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