Edith and Berry Necklace, Danville, Virginia

1971

Emmet Gowin

Associated Names
Emmet Gowin

Artist, American, born 1941

The image depicts a woman standing barefoot on grass, visible from the hips up, slightly turned to the left. Her body is partially wrapped in a light-colored fabric, and she wears a long necklace made of leaves or flowers that drapes down her chest. She has her hair pulled back or tied up, and her facial features are noticeable. Her expression is serene and her gaze is directed to the side. The scene is framed by overhanging branches and foliage, creating a natural border. In the background, there's dense vegetation with bushes and trees, and a glimpse of a wooden structure is barely visible on the left side. The setting is monochrome, enhancing the contrast and texture of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert B. Menschel

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.7 × 24.5 cm (7 3/4 × 9 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 20.3 × 25.4 cm (8 × 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.154.10


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Robert B. Menschel, New York; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Emmet Gowin 1980; center: EDITH, BERRY NECKLACE, DANVILLE VIRGINIA 1971; printing notes top right and bottom center in graphite; by unknown hand, bottom right in graphite: ICP113A


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