Untitled (People waiting in line)

c. 1930

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a group of individuals standing in a line outdoors. The line consists of men, women, and children, most dressed in period clothing typical of the early 20th century, including long coats, hats, and dresses. The people are standing upright, with some looking towards the camera while others are looking at different angles. In the foreground on the right side of the image, there is a portion of a face of a young person with tousled hair, partially obscuring the view. The background features a building with several large windows and siding. The ground consists of grass and dirt, indicating an outdoor setting with natural light. There are no noticeable jewelry or objects being held by the people in the group.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert E. Jackson

  • Dimensions

    image: 8 x 7.8 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 9 x 8.7 cm (3 9/16 x 3 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.134.77


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. 100.

Inscriptions

on verso, center left stamped in blue ink: 41

Wikidata ID

Q64144380

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