Jalapa 48 (Homage to F.K.)

1973

Aaron Siskind

Associated Names
Aaron Siskind

Artist, American, 1903 - 1991

The image shows bold black lines and curves against a gray background. The thick brushstrokes and drips resemble calligraphic letters or graffiti-like scribbles. The surface beneath has cracks and textures like peeling paint on an old building.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert B. Menschel

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.7 × 24.2 cm (9 3/4 × 9 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 35.3 × 27.6 cm (13 7/8 × 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.154.29

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in black ink: Aaron Siskind; lower left: Jalapa 26 [crossed out] 48 1973 / (Hom. to F.K.); on verso, by artist, lower center in graphite: JAL 48 '73 / B4

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