Untitled, Shenango Ingot Molds

1978–1981

Milton Rogovin

Associated Names
Milton Rogovin

Artist, American, 1909 - 2011

The image shows the upper body of a person facing slightly to the left. The person has a stern expression, a prominent nose, and strong cheekbones. Their hair is mostly covered by a cap. They are wearing a worn, buttoned-up shirt or jacket, sturdy pants, gloves on both hands, and holding a protective work glove in their left hand. The background is dark with minimal lighting, emphasizing the subject with stark contrast.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Pierre Cremieux and Denise Jarvinen

  • Dimensions

    image: 14.2 x 12.8 cm (5 9/16 x 5 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 17.7 x 13.9 cm (6 15/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.138.47

  • Series Title

    Working People

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Milton Rogovin, Buffalo, NY; David Knaus, Palm Springs, CA; (Morehouse Gallery, Brookline, MA); Pierre Cremieux and Denise Jarvinen, Brookline, MA; gift to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: Milton Rogovin; by artist, lower center: Shenango 18-11; lower right: 78-81

Wikidata ID

Q64158187

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