Nude

1965

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks
Artist, American, 1912 - 2006
The artwork shows a close-up of a nude figure, focusing on the torso and upper thighs. The person is reclining, with one hand resting on a bent knee. The lighting casts a warm, reddish hue over the skin, highlighting the curves and contours of the body. In the background, there is a colorful fabric with floral patterns, adding texture and contrast to the composition. Shadows are present across the form.
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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, 2016.

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

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA#199 [exhibition number for Half Past Autumn]

Wikidata ID

Q64154569

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