"Mary"

April 1957

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a woman seated on a sofa, capturing her entire body. She is sitting with her legs folded underneath her while reading a newspaper. Her facial features are partially visible, revealing glasses and a focused expression. Her hair is styled in a short, curly fashion. She is dressed in a textured, knee-length dress. On the arm of the sofa, she rests her elbows while reading. Around her, a side table holds a vintage television with an angled antenna, and a small bottle sits beside her. In front of her, a round table features an ashtray and a couple of papers or magazines. The background displays patterned curtains hanging from large windows. The photo has the name "Mary" written on the top border.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert E. Jackson

  • Dimensions

    image: 7.6 x 7.8 cm (3 x 3 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 8.8 x 9 cm (3 7/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.4.91


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, top center in blue ink: Mary; on verso, by unknown hand, upper left in graphite: Mary / April 1957; by Robert Jackson, upper right in graphite: 29; center left stamped in black ink: A 0015

Wikidata ID

Q64144439

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