Second Hungarian Ball, New York City

February 1978

Larry Fink

Associated Names
Larry Fink

Artist, American, 1941 - 2023

This is an image of an ornately designed interior space. It features a highly decorated ceiling and upper walls with classical architectural elements. In the foreground, there is a large sculptural decoration above an architectural opening, including statues of figures draped in flowing garments. The surrounding surfaces display detailed frescoes or mural paintings depicting skies, clouds, and trees. Wall sconces provide illumination and elegance. Towards the background, large curtains and a grand chandelier are visible, adding to the luxurious feel of the space. The use of black and white photography highlights the textures and contrasts of the details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Tony Podesta Collection, Washington, DC

  • Dimensions

    image: 38.2 × 38.7 cm (15 1/16 × 15 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 50.3 × 40.3 cm (19 13/16 × 15 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.93.45

  • Copyright

    © The Estate of Larry Fink, Courtesy Robert Mann Gallery

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Larry Fink, Martins Creek, PA; Anthony Podesta Collection, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2021.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower center in graphite: Fink

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