New York City

1968

Lee Friedlander

Associated Names
Lee Friedlander

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a black and white photograph of people closely gathered together holding a drink. The scene shows a group of individuals in a dimly lit environment, possibly a social gathering or a party. In the foreground, a hand is holding a glass with a straw and ice cubes visible. The image emphasizes the contrast between the figures and the surrounding darkness. The tight cropping focuses on the crowded interaction, with some parts of faces and hair clearly visible. Dim background elements suggest an indoor setting, possibly adorned with frame-like structures or signs.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.1 x 28.4 cm (7 1/2 x 11 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.9 x 35.2 cm (11 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.22.435


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1978

  • Lee Friedlander: Photographs. Exh. cat. Hudson River Museum. New City, 1978: pl. 54.

1992

  • Lee Friedlander. Exh. cat. IVAM Centre Julio Gonzalez. Valencia, 1992: 56.

2005

  • Friedlander. Exh. cat. The Museum of Modern Art. New York, 2005: pl. 223.

Inscriptions

all on verso: center: artist's stamp with graphite addition: Lee Friedlander; lower center in graphite: NYC 1968; lower right in graphite: 61-4

Wikidata ID

Q64156861

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