Untitled

1972

David Levinthal

Associated Names
David Levinthal

Artist, American, born 1949

This is a photograph of a diorama depicting a wartime scene. The image shows a miniature setup capturing a battle scene. In the center, there is a burning tank-like vehicle, with flames visible. Around it, smaller figures represent soldiers and military equipment in combat. The photograph is in sepia tones, giving it a vintage feel. Blurry edges and slightly out-of-focus objects create a sense of movement. The lighting emphasizes the burning vehicle, adding drama to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.8 × 22.4 cm (7 × 8 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.2 × 25.2 cm (7 15/16 × 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.123.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David Levinthal, New York; Private collection, New York; gift to NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2013

  • David Levinthal: War Games, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, May 11–September 1, 2013

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: David Levinthal 1972

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