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8 rue de Varenne, Paris

1934

Ilse Bing

Associated Names

Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

This is a black and white photograph of a street lamp and street sign. The image shows an illuminated street lamp shining light on a street sign reading "Rue de Varenne." The photograph has a grainy texture and an upward-looking perspective, emphasizing the contrast between the bright light and dark surroundings. The composition focuses on the interplay of light and shadow, with the streetlamp as the focal point against the night sky.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff
Dimensions

overall: 22.3 x 28.2 cm (8 3/4 x 11 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

2001.147.34

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Estate of Ilse Bing Wolff, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Bing, Ilse

Inscriptions

lower right in white ink: ILSE BING / 1934

Wikidata ID

Q64155214

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