Mexico

1953–1961

Milton Rogovin

Associated Names
Milton Rogovin

Artist, American, 1909 - 2011

The image depicts a group of people standing closely together in a semi-circle formation. They are facing left, with some looking slightly forward or downward. The individuals in the foreground have their upper bodies visible. The second person from the left has medium-length hair and prominent facial features, while the woman to their right and the person on the far right have longer hair. Their clothing is dark, and they appear to be wrapped in what resembles shawls or blankets. The background is plain, bright, and stark. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held by the individuals.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image: 14 × 18.3 cm (5 1/2 × 7 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.2 × 25.1 cm (7 15/16 × 9 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.196.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy, San Leandro, CA; gift to NGA (through Morehouse Gallery, Chestnut Hill, MA), 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, top center in graphite: Milton Rogovin; by artist, upper left in graphite: T; by artist, bottom left in graphite: Mexico 29A-8 V 1950's; by artist, bottom right in graphite: 3000


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