Europe

1969

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

In this black and white image, only part of a person's face is visible, partially obscured by a vertical structure that divides the frame. The individual is positioned behind what appears to be a doorway or a wall, with most of their body hidden from view. The visible portion of the face includes one eye and a partial view of the mouth and nose, showing a serious or neutral expression. The person's hair seems to be light-colored and appears somewhat short or neatly styled. The image is tightly cropped around the face, leaving out any visible details about clothing, jewelry, or other accessories. The dark background contrasts with the lighter tone of the wall or door.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Trellis Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 14 x 20.9 cm (5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.)
    mount: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.43


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1970

  • Lee Friedlander: Self Portrait. New City, 1970: pl. 42. (2d ed. New York, 1998: pl. 44).

Inscriptions

all on mount: upper right verso stamped in black ink: K77; center verso: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander; center right verso in graphite: 44 (circled); center right verso in black felt tip pen: 28-25

Wikidata ID

Q64156511

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