Cab

c. 1980

Joseph Mills

Associated Names
Joseph Mills

Artist, American, born 1951

This is a photograph of a vintage taxi cab illuminated by sunlight. The car is a "Diamond Cab" from Alexandria, Virginia. It is partially visible, emerging from the shadows into a strip of light. The contrast between light and dark areas emphasizes the car's silhouette and details. The composition focuses on the text and markings on the cab's side. The interplay of light and shadow creates a dramatic atmosphere, capturing a moment in time.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase)

  • Dimensions

    image: 12.3 × 18.3 cm (4 13/16 × 7 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.32 × 25.4 cm (8 × 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.4327

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph M. Mills, Falls Church, VA; purchased by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1984; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right in red pencil: 1984.13.4

Wikidata ID

Q64156100

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