Self-Portrait

1964/1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a photograph of reflections on a window with elements of urban life visible. The photograph captures a complex interplay of reflections and areas of transparency through a window, with an urban setting in the background. The image reveals part of a bus with signage and advertising, and the outline of a brick building. The photograph also includes reflections of other objects, possibly a car and a notice board. The scene suggests a busy street environment. The use of black and white adds to the urban narrative and depth in the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 16.5 x 24.9 cm (6 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)
    mount: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.153


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all on mount: center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander / 4 (underlined); right center verso in black felt tip pen: 56/18

Wikidata ID

Q64156432

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