Two Friends in the Luxembourg Garden

1963, printed 1970s

André Kertész

Associated Names
André Kertész

Artist, American, born Hungary, 1894 - 1985

This is a photograph of a park scene with benches and statues. The photograph captures a moment in a park where benches are arranged around stone statues representing classical figures. Fallen leaves are scattered on the ground. Several benches provide seating, creating an atmosphere of leisure. The statues preside over the arrangement. There are figures in motion in the background. The photograph presents a play between the permanence of the statues and the surrounding environment.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Rogovin, Washington, DC; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (through Susan Harder c/o Kertesz Estate, New York), 1981; acquired by NGA, 2016.

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Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: A Kertész; by unknown hand, bottom left: Paris. Two friends in the Luxembourg Garden. 1963; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 1981.112.14

Wikidata ID

Q64074207

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