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1961

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows a young boy lying down, with only his upper body and part of his legs visible. He is positioned on his back, with his head turned slightly to the side and arms resting alongside his body. His facial features include a smooth, youthful face with a slightly parted mouth and dark hair that is short and a bit tousled. The boy is not wearing any upper clothing, as his upper half is bare, and his lower body is covered by a textured, thick blanket. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects in his hands. The background consists of layers of fabric or bedding, with the material beneath him looking somewhat worn and uneven.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1998; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Half Past Autumn: The Art of Gordon Parks, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 10, 1997 – January 11, 1998

2011

  • Gordon Parks: Photographs from the Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, October 1, 2011 – January 16, 2012

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, center in black marker: B; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA #143 [exhibition number for Half Past Autumn]

Wikidata ID

Q64154529

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