Untitled

1973

David Levinthal

Associated Names
David Levinthal

Artist, American, born 1949

This is a photograph of miniature figures and structures arranged in a diorama setting resembling a wartime scene with soldiers and makeshift walls. The image is in sepia tone. The foreground shows tiny soldier figurines in a strategic setup, taking cover behind walls made of small, rectangular pieces. The background is out of focus, emphasizing the arrangement of the figures and structures in the midground. Light and shadow create a dramatic effect, adding depth and intensity to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.2 × 24.5 cm (7 9/16 × 9 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 20.2 × 25.2 cm (7 15/16 × 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.123.4

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 1973

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