Seagulls, Provincetown

1949

Sid Grossman

Associated Names
Sid Grossman

Artist, American, 1913 - 1955

This is a photograph of birds flying above a water surface. The image shows several birds, possibly seagulls, in different stages of flight. The water reflects light and creates patterns. The use of monochrome tones emphasizes the contrast between the birds and the surroundings. Light, shadow, and motion contribute to the atmosphere of the photograph.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Charles Pratt, New York; Mr. John Gossage, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (through Photofind Gallery, New York), 1982; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in blue ink: SID GROSSMAN; by unknown hand, center left in graphite: ↑; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 1982.82.4

Wikidata ID

Q64171359

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