Zunil, Guatemala

1975

Edward Grazda

Associated Names
Ed Grazda

Artist, American, born 1947

This is a photograph of a musical parade or performance. The image shows musicians playing brass instruments, with a focus on the instrument that is held very close to the camera, revealing its large bell. Various textures are visible, such as the smoothness of the metal of the instrument and the woven texture of the hats worn by the players. The photograph is in black and white. In the background, there are soft-focus shapes, suggesting an outdoor setting. The framing and angle make the photograph intimate and emphasize the activity and equipment of the musicians.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Edward Grazda, New York; FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1993; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1993; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom left in graphite: 1993.2mm

Wikidata ID

Q64147188

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