A lobby in a building, N.Y.C. 1966

1966, printed later

Diane Arbus

Associated Names
Diane Arbus

Artist, American, 1923 - 1971

Neil Selkirk

Printer, American

The image shows a view overlooking a body of water with trees framing the scene on each side. The horizon is positioned near the upper third of the image, displaying rolling hills and a mountain peak. The black-and-white photograph emphasizes sharp detail and high contrast, showcasing the white bark of birch trees and the texture of the water. The monochromatic palette ranges from dark shadows in the water and trees to lighter tones in the sky and distant hills, creating a visually striking composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    R. K. Mellon Family Foundation

  • Dimensions

    image: 34.7 x 34.7 cm (13 11/16 x 13 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 50.4 x 40.7 cm (19 13/16 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2003.122.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, CA); NGA purchase, 2003.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, upper left artist's copyright stamp in black ink; upper center artist's copyright stamp with ink addition: 72; upper right printer Neil Selkirk's stamp with black ink additions: 18/75 / A Lobby in a Building, / N.Y.C. 1966 / Doon Arbus

Wikidata ID

Q64146592

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