Untitled, Washington, D.C.

c. 1982-1989

Joseph Mills

Associated Names
Joseph Mills

Artist, American, born 1951

This is a photograph of an individual lying down with an extended hand. The background shows structural elements like wooden beams and possibly glass. The image is captured in a strong monochromatic sepia tone, adding a dramatic and moody atmosphere. The hand is the main focus, leading the viewer's eye to the rest of the scene. The face of the individual is in a state of repose, suggesting rest or exhaustion. The contrast between light and shadows enhances the texture and form of the image, creating a striking and emotive quality.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul E. Kalb, Washington, DC; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (through Hemphill Fine Arts, Washington, DC), 2002; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, bottom left on image in black ink: Joe Mills; on verso, top right: 7/31/02; across center: Dear Susan and Paul / Moments like this are awkward / for me, people's faith, let alone my own, / in the work has been a capricious, something / of an illusive, event - not one held onto / by me very easily. Both of you have been / there for many years now - your faith holding / me up, helping this work to reach its absolute / state - many decades for some to find a place / to root, not change anymore - to be pure. / Your faith becomes part of it - I will / never forget that - / With great respect, / Joseph Mills; by unknown hand, bottom left in graphite: JM-152; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 2002.36

Wikidata ID

Q64156098

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