Self-Portrait

c.1970

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows a street-level view through metal signposts, with motel buildings and trees in the distance. Shadows are cast on the ground. The photo is in black and white, enhancing the contrast between textures and shadows. In the distance, there is a motel and a car, with trees visible beyond the buildings. A signboard advertises "TV," "ROOM," "PHONES," and "KITCHENETTES," and a horse statue silhouette can be seen on the motel premises.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 17 x 25.6 cm (6 11/16 x 10 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.183

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Lee Friedlander; right center stamped in black ink: 105 29

Wikidata ID

Q64156548

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