Untitled (Man standing on top of cliff)

1930s

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a person standing on a massive rock formation with mountainous terrain dominating the scene. A prominent rock face, likely Half Dome, is visible in the distance. The photograph is in black and white with shades of gray creating contrast between the rocky surfaces and the sky filled with clouds. The rocks exhibit rugged textures with visible grooves and shadows. The scene conveys a sense of dramatic elevation and expansive views, accentuated by the solitary figure near the edge.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert E. Jackson

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.8 x 10.3 cm (2 5/16 x 4 1/16 in.)
    overall: 6.9 x 11.6 cm (2 11/16 x 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.4.54

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert E. Jackson, Seattle; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2007

  • The Art of the American Snapshot, 1888-1978: From the Collection of Robert E. Jackson, National Gallery of Art, Washington; Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, 2007 - 2008, no. 63.

Inscriptions

on verso, by Robert Jackson, center in graphite: 28; lower right stamped in black ink: 39

Wikidata ID

Q64144118

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