Sick Man on Ferry, New York

1936

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

The image shows a person leaning over a metal railing looking out towards the water. In the distance, the Statue of Liberty is visible against the sky. The horizon line is positioned in the upper third of the image. The photo is in black and white, with a soft grain effect. The contrast between the person and the skyline creates a strong visual impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 19.9 cm (11 1/8 x 7 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.63

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in white ink: ILSE BING / 1936; center verso in graphite: ILSE / BING / 1936 / sick man on ferry

Wikidata ID

Q64155245

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