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Gang discussion- Red in sun glasses

1948

Gordon Parks

Associated Names

Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

This is a photograph of a group of individuals gathered together. The photograph captures a scene of interaction. The individuals are wearing mid-20th-century clothing styles such as collared jackets and hats. The person at the center wears sunglasses and is facing towards others, with body language suggesting engagement. The lighting is focused, likely using flash, creating strong contrasts between the illuminated figures and the dark background. The overall tone of the image is formal.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (The Gordon Parks Collection)
Dimensions

image: 48.7 × 34.8 cm (19 3/16 × 13 11/16 in.)
sheet: 50.8 × 40.8 cm (20 × 16 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

2015.19.4676

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1999; acquired by NGA, 2015.

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Wikidata ID

Q64154599

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