Philadelphia

1951

Dave Heath

Associated Names
Dave Heath

Artist, American, 1931 - 2016

This is a photograph of the front section of a vintage automobile, showcasing various elements like the headlight, part of the bumper, and a section of the grill. The image is in black and white, highlighting the textures and reflections on the metal surfaces. The headlight in the center is surrounded by the metallic body's curves, while the bumper at the bottom has a smooth appearance. The closeup composition highlights the classic design and craftsmanship of the automobile parts, evoking nostalgia.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jeffrey Hugh Newman

  • Dimensions

    image: 8.89 x 11.43 cm (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 8.89 x 11.43 cm (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.47.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dave Heath, Toronto; Jeffrey Hugh Newman, Hoboken, NJ (through Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York), 2007; gift to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: Dave Heath / Philadelphia 1951; by unknown hand [artist?], across top in graphite: F [?] 11 - 3 sec - # 7; by unknown hand upper right in graphite: LP.672.1; lower right in graphite: 1951; across bottom right in graphite: PF85337

Wikidata ID

Q64145987

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