English Speaking Union, New York City

December 1975

Larry Fink

Associated Names
Larry Fink

Artist, American, 1941 - 2023

The image features three individuals in a formal setting. On the left, a woman is seated, with her upper body captured in the image. She is wearing a sequin-covered dress with a low neckline, adorned with layered necklaces, including pearls. Her hair is covered by a stylish scarf with a dotted pattern, and she has a fair complexion. Seated next to her is a man in formal attire, with only his upper body shown. He wears a dark suit and a ruffled white shirt. His hair is neatly groomed. The third individual, captured from behind, occupies the right side of the image. Only her bare back and arms are visible, suggesting an open-back dress, complemented by a bracelet. A delicate belt accentuates her waist. The scene is set against a backdrop of elegant interior decor, featuring ornate architectural detailing and soft lighting. A staircase can be seen in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Tony Podesta Collection, Washington, DC

  • Dimensions

    image: 35.7 × 35.6 cm (14 1/16 × 14 in.)
    sheet: 50.8 × 40.64 cm (20 × 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.160.11

  • Series Title

    Social Graces

  • Copyright

    © The Estate of Larry Fink, Courtesy Robert Mann Gallery


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Larry Fink, Martins Creek, PA; Anthony Podesta, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower center in graphite: Larry Fink / English Speaking Union, New York City, December 1975; by unknown hand, top left corner in graphite: LF-SG-092-V07; bottom right corner: lwm16665

Wikidata ID

Q64156214

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