Ellen, Crying

1967, printed later

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows a close-up of a young person's face, focused on their features from the forehead to the chin. The person's face is turned slightly towards the camera but angled to mostly show their right side profile. Their eyes are closed with a tear rolling down their cheek. Their mouth is slightly open. They have short, curly dark hair. The lighting is low, creating deep shadows with minimal background detail. An indistinct outline suggests an object to the person's right. They appear to be wearing a textured fabric, possibly a jacket. The background is dark with no specific details visible.
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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

Wikidata ID

Q64154573

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