Rue de la Chaise, Paris

1934

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

This is a photograph of a streetlamp illuminating a textured wall with shuttered windows. The photograph captures a vintage-style streetlamp with an ornate ironwork design casting a soft glow against a building wall. The light emanates from the glass encasing, creating a subtle halo effect in the dimly lit evening. Surrounding the lamp are closed wooden shutters, with their weathered texture and slatted design giving an atmospheric feel. The graininess and contrast in the image contribute to a sense of timeless nostalgia. The alternating shadows further accentuate the architectural details, casting delicate patterns against the wall.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.2 x 28.1 cm (7 15/16 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.39


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in white ink: ILSE BING / 1934

Wikidata ID

Q64155217

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