Untitled

1986, printed 2004

Robert Bergman

Associated Names
Robert Bergman

Artist, American, born 1944

The image displays a close-up portrait of a young person with their face and the upper part of their shoulders visible. They are facing the camera directly, showing their short, tightly curled black hair and dark eyes. Their facial expression is neutral, revealing their smooth skin with defined features such as a broad forehead and full lips. The individual is wearing a light-colored shirt and there are no visible accessories or jewelry. The background is blurred with warm tones, creating a soft focus that emphasizes the subject's face.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 60.2 x 40.4 cm (23 11/16 x 15 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 77.4 x 56.4 cm (30 1/2 x 22 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.158.97


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; American Center for Photography; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Robert Bergman: Portraits, National Gallery of Art, Washington; The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, 2009 - 2010, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1998

  • Robert Bergman: Portraits. Exh. cat., National Gallery of Art, Washington; The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis. New York: Pantheon Books, 1998.

Inscriptions

On verso, lower left in graphite: 02022604s[?] (9) NW1 / 9-1-04 428p sur

Wikidata ID

Q64159501

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