CPL Sean Langevin

2014

Binh Danh

Associated Names
Binh Danh

Artist, American, born Vietnam, 1977

This is a photograph of a memorial cross adorned with small American flags. The image captures a wooden cross with inscriptions and photographs attached to it, set against a blurred background of grass and other crosses. The cross carries a name and some memorabilia, including beads and images. Small American flags are placed at the base of the cross. The atmosphere of the photograph is somber. The military insignia and themed adornments visible in the photographs attached to the cross suggest it may be in honor of a fallen soldier. The black and white tone adds to the gravity of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    daguerreotype

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 29.3 × 24.3 cm (11 9/16 × 9 9/16 in.)
    plate: 30.2 × 25.1 cm (11 7/8 × 9 7/8 in.)
    framed: 42.6 × 36.9 × 1.2 cm (16 3/4 × 14 1/2 × 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.126.2

  • Series Title

    The Crosses of Lafayette

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Binh Danh, Tempe, AZ; gift to NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on frame verso, signed by artist, center on applied label in black ink: Binh Danh; printed on label in black ink: CPL Sean Langevin / 2014 / Original "camera exposed" Daguerreotype / 12 x 10 inches / Cased in AR-glass, archival spacers, acrylic backing, sealed with J-Lar tape / 16 3/4 x 14 1/2 x 1/2 inches / Binh Danh © 2014

Wikidata ID

Q64145416

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