Untitled (Illusion of boy holding two boys in hands)

July 1956

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a photograph of multiple individuals posing and balancing in an open area. The group appears to be engaging in coordinated movements, possibly practicing or performing. The setting is an open space with few cars or structures around. The central figure is seated with arms raised, while others in the background have their arms extended. In the distance, buildings and sparse palm trees are visible, suggesting a warm climate. The image has a monochrome tone and a dated appearance, indicating a mid-20th century time period. The scene gives the impression of a choreographed event or a candid group activity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert E. Jackson

  • Dimensions

    image: 8.4 x 12.1 cm (3 5/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 9 x 12.8 cm (3 9/16 x 5 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.134.27


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert E. Jackson, Seattle; gift to NGA, 2008.

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, 2007 - 2008, no. 166.

Inscriptions

top center printed in black ink: . JUL . 56; on verso, by unknown hand, upper right in blue ink circled: 5; by Robert Jackson, upper right in graphite: 49; lower center stamped in black ink: H 1296

Wikidata ID

Q64144259

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