Aretha Franklin

1968, printed later

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

The image shows a close-up of a woman's face. She appears to be in motion, with her face tilted to the side, eyes partially closed, and mouth open. She has light brown skin, full lips, and defined cheekbones. Her dark, voluminous hair is styled with bangs. She is wearing a bright green, ribbed top. The background is blurred, highlighting her face. No jewelry or objects are visible.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 38.1 x 38.5 cm (15 x 15 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 44.3 x 44.8 cm (17 7/16 x 17 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.433

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

All on verso: center: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander; lower left in graphite: Aretha Franklin 1968; lower right in graphite: 6

Wikidata ID

Q64156768

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