Old Woman

1932, printed 1981

Prentice H. Polk

Associated Names
Prentice H. Polk

Artist, American, 1898 - 1984

This image shows the upper body of a person facing forward. The person has a serious expression with slightly downcast eyes, a broad nose, and full lips. Their hair is covered by a cap or bonnet, which is over a headscarf. They are dressed in dark fabric around the head and neck and wear a lighter, striped apron. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is dark.
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Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a red book cover. The cover is maroon with a plain serif font spelling out "P. H. POLK" in the center. The edges of the book cover show some roughness. The presentation is minimalist with a focus on the typography and color with no additional decoration.

[[PLACEHOLDER ARTWORK]]

The image shows a woman seated and looking to the side. She has a composed expression, styled hair and wears a wide-brimmed hat, a dark suit with a light-colored blouse, a brooch on her lapel, and matching earrings. The background is deep black.

Margaret Blanche Polk

Prentice H. Polk

1946

The image shows a woman from the waist up in a seated position, turned slightly to the side. She has short, curly hair and a composed expression. The woman is dressed in a sheer, light-colored garment with a high, ruffled collar and cape-like sleeves. Around her, there are no visible accessories or objects. The background features a blurred outdoor setting, suggesting a garden or a landscape with trees and buildings in the distance.

Mildred Hansen Baker

Prentice H. Polk

1937

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(South Light, Atlanta); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, purchase, 1981; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1988

  • Rhapsodies in Black: Art in the Harlem Renaissance, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, April 11 - June 22, 1998; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, July 26 - October 19, 1998; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, November 22 - February 14, 1999.

Bibliography

1980

  • Polk, P.H. P.H. Polk: Photographs. Atlanta, 1980: 7.

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in black ink: P. H. Polk

Wikidata ID

Q64158589

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