Seagulls, Provincetown

1949

Sid Grossman

Associated Names
Sid Grossman

Artist, American, 1913 - 1955

This is a photograph of ducks swimming in water. The image shows several ducks in a water body, with their feathers creating patterns as they interact with the surface. The water reflects light, creating a sparkling effect. A structure, possibly a pier or rocks, covered in moss or algae, contrasts with the scene. The monochrome effect of the photograph emphasizes light, shadow, and texture.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Charles Pratt, New York; Mr. John Gossage, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (through Photofind Gallery, New York), 1982; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2012

  • The Deep Element: Photography at the Beach, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, June 9 – October 14, 2012

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in black ink, partially covered with white tape: SID [GROSSMAN]; by unknown hand, center left in graphite: ↑; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 1982.82.3

Wikidata ID

Q64171354

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