Boston (Alcoholism is only one of the many health problems on the street. Every night in Boston, two mobile units, each with at least one medical person and two outreach workers, patrol the streets and back alleys of the city. They bring hot food, blankets, clothing, and most important, a sympathetic ear.)

1999

Betsy Karel

Associated Names
Betsy Karel

Artist, American, born 1946

This is a photograph of the interior of a vehicle at night, focusing on the dashboard and seating area. The image shows the driver's area with illuminated controls and a steering wheel. The cabin lights reflect off surfaces, revealing the seat materials. Shadows and reflections add depth to the scene, creating an intimate atmosphere. The monochrome tone highlights contrasts and textures in the confined space.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Betsy Karel, Washington, DC; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2007; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1999

  • The Way Home: Ending Homelessness in America, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, December 4, 1999 - January 30, 2000.

Bibliography

1999

  • The Way Home: Ending Homelessness in America. Exh. cat. Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 1999: 79.

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, bottom right in graphite: FRAMPTON #76

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