English Girl (Nude)

1965-1970

Joseph Cornell

Associated Names
Joseph Cornell

Artist, American, 1903 - 1972

The image displays a monochromatic photograph of a standing person. The individual is posed with their left knee raised, and their head turned slightly downwards. The person is not wearing clothing and has a necklace around their neck. In the background, there is a curtain to the left and a portion of a mirror or frame on the right side, giving an indoor context. The photograph is enclosed in a dark-colored frame.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, Keswick, Virginia, 1972; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2005; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2006

  • Redefined: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2006

Inscriptions

upper right verso in black ink: Joseph Cornell; lower left verso in black ink: Cornell - "English Girl (nude)"

Wikidata ID

Q64591127

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