Army PFC., James J. Coon

2014

Binh Danh

Associated Names
Binh Danh

Artist, American, born Vietnam, 1977

This is a photograph of a memorial cross in a grassy setting. The cross is adorned with various items, including a small American flag, a military cap, and a small figurine. Below the cross is a name tag with a service member's name and photograph. The image shows a tribute to someone who served in the army. The surrounding area is slightly overgrown, with a cup placed at the base of the cross on the ground. The overall mood of the photograph conveys solemnity and respect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    daguerreotype

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 29.8 × 24.7 cm (11 3/4 × 9 3/4 in.)
    plate: 30.3 × 25.1 cm (11 15/16 × 9 7/8 in.)
    framed: 42.4 × 36.7 × 1.2 cm (16 11/16 × 14 7/16 × 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.126.5

  • 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: Army PFC., James J. Coon / 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

Q64145423

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