Peshawar, Pakistan

1982

Edward Grazda

Associated Names
Ed Grazda

Artist, American, born 1947

This is an image of a decorated truck with an open hood, surrounded by a group of people. The truck has intricate designs and adornments, with the hood open as people inspect it. They are focused on tasks like checking tires and the engine. The setting is outdoors with trees and a possible fence. The black and white photo shows a moment of engagement with the truck, combining cultural artistry with mechanical maintenance.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Valerie Sonnenthal, Edgartown, MA; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2009; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2010

  • Edward Grazda: Afghanistan, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 11, 2010–January 30, 2011

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: Edward Grazda / Peshawar, PAKISTAN 1980; lower right underlined: 80; bottom right corner: A; by unknown hand, top left corner: #20.; top right corner: 12.; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 2009.009.025

Wikidata ID

Q64147121

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