Untitled (Person in air above rocks)

1940s

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a person captured mid-air from a high angle, with the entire body visible. The person is facing directly toward the camera with their arms extended forward. Their facial features are partially visible, showing a look of concentration or exertion, with distinct short wavy hair. The person is wearing a light-colored long-sleeve top and dark pants. They are not seen holding any objects or wearing any visible jewelry. The background consists of a rocky terrain with sparse vegetation, suggesting an outdoor environment. The shadow of the person is visible against the rocky surface beneath them.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert E. Jackson

  • Dimensions

    image: 10 x 6.9 cm (3 15/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 11.5 x 8.3 cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.134.28


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; Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, 2007 - 2008, no. 140.

Inscriptions

on verso, by Robert Jackson, upper center in graphite: 82

Wikidata ID

Q64144260

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