George Borup

1909

Clarence H. White

Associated Names
Clarence H. White

Artist, American, 1871 - 1925

The image displays a man's upper body, focusing on his head and shoulders. The man is positioned to the left, looking directly at the camera. His facial features are partially in shadow. He has cheekbones, a jawline, and deep-set eyes, giving his expression a contemplative look. His dark, short hair is partly covered by a thick fur hood. He wears a heavy fur coat, emphasizing its texture. The background is dark and blurry, highlighting the man and his hood. No accessories or objects are visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    platinum print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    mount: 30.5 x 24.4 cm (12 x 9 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 25.4 x 20.5 cm (10 x 8 1/16 in.)
    image: 25 x 20 cm (9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.65.21

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; NGA purchase (through Charles Isaacs Photographs Inc., New York), 2008.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2014

  • A Subtle Beauty: Platinum Photographs from the Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2014 - 2015, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1977

  • Symbolism of Light: The Photographs of Clarence H. White. Exh. cat. Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE, 1977.

Inscriptions

signed, lower right in graphite on mount: Clarence H. White; on verso mount, by unknown hand, lower left in graphite: #8; by unknown hand, lower right in graphite: 07482; on verso sheet, by unknown hand, lower left in graphite: 07482

Wikidata ID

Q64145880

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