Photograph of Letter from Robert Frank

1973-1978, printed 1994

Richard Gordon

Associated Names
Richard Gordon

Artist, American, 1945 - 2012

This is a photograph of a handwritten letter on crumpled paper. The letter features cursive handwriting in dark ink, creating contrast against the pale background of the paper. The folds and creases suggest that the paper has been handled several times. The text of the letter includes references to a book and photographs, along with a metaphor about walking along a rope. There are also simple line drawings beneath the text that appear to depict a tightrope or similar imagery. The handwriting is expressive, with varying pressure and line weight that contribute to the personal and informal feel of the letter. The photograph captures the tactile qualities of the paper, with its creases, shadows, and light reflections.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Gordon, Berkeley, CA; Isidore and Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka, Skokie, IL; partial gift and purchase by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1996; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: RICHARD GORDON; bottom right: E44.3

Wikidata ID

Q64159015

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