Lyndon Johnson, Cape Kennedy, Florida

1969, printed 1983

Garry Winogrand

Associated Names
Garry Winogrand

Artist, American, 1928 - 1984

The image shows a group of people standing on an airport tarmac in front of an aircraft labeled "United States of America." The individuals are casually standing and conversing. In the center foreground, a man in a dark suit is smiling directly at the camera, leaning slightly forward. To his left, a military officer in uniform is standing. Other men in dark suits are visible, along with women dressed in knee-length dresses from the 1960s era. Some women wear sunglasses or carry handbags. Hairstyles vary, from short styles to voluminous hairdos common during the period. The background features the parked aircraft and a clear sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 31.1 x 47 cm (12 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 40.6 x 50.5 cm (16 x 19 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.247

  • Series Title

    15 Big Shots

Associated Artworks

See all 15 artworks
The image shows a man from behind standing at a podium with one arm raised. He has neatly combed wavy hair and is wearing a dark suit jacket. A microphone is in front of him on the podium. A vintage television set shows his frontal image, displaying his face and hand gestures. The background is blurred, indicating a professional and formal setting with people and equipment visible.

John F. Kennedy, Democratic National Convention, Los Angeles

Garry Winogrand, Thomas Consilvio

1960

15 Big Shots

Garry Winogrand, Thomas Consilvio

1983

Marilyn Monroe, "Seven Year Itch" Set, New York City

Garry Winogrand

1955


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: Garry Winogrand 16/100

Wikidata ID

Q64154147

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