Boston

1996

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows a person from the shoulders up, leaning against a rusty metal pole which partially covers their face. The individual is facing the camera, with one eye visible as they squint against the light. They have short hair and are wearing a dark jacket. In the background, there are leafless trees and a clear sky. There are no visible signs of jewelry or objects being held by the individual. The setting appears to be outdoors with industrial elements like the metal pole and wire in the foreground.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 37.8 x 37.3 cm (14 7/8 x 14 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 50.5 x 40.6 cm (19 7/8 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.254

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2000

  • Lee Friedlander. San Francisco, 2000: pl. 39.

Inscriptions

all on verso: center: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander; lower left in graphite: 39; lower center in graphite: Self-Portrait, 1996; lower right in graphite: 1248-01

Wikidata ID

Q64156602

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