Heartfields

1977

James Welling

Associated Names
James Welling

Artist, American, born 1951

This is a photograph of a Christmas tree with lights in front of a building featuring neon signage. The tree is wrapped with string lights, creating points of light on its foliage. The image is taken at night, showcasing the contrast between the lights and the dark surroundings. In the background, an illuminated sign with elegant script is partially visible. The composition combines natural and artificial elements, with the tree's texture contrasting with the sleek appearance of the neon lights and building wall.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 7.94 × 10.48 cm (3 1/8 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.30.51


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eileen and Michael Cohen, New York; NGA purchase (through Zwirner and Wirth, New York), 2008.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64155568

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