Column

1930s

Dorothy Norman

Associated Names
Dorothy Norman

Artist, American, 1905 - 1997

This is a photograph of a large, textured pillar next to a building with horizontal siding. The image shows a close-up of a cylindrical structural column resting on a smooth stone surface or pavement. To the right of the column, a building wall is visible, characterized by evenly spaced horizontal slats or panels. Light and shadow play on the architectural elements, emphasizing their textures and forms. The image has a monochromatic tone, possibly sepia, highlighting the focus on structural details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Nancy Norman Lassalle

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 9.5 × 6.5 cm (3 3/4 × 2 9/16 in.)
    mount: 28.8 × 23.6 cm (11 5/16 × 9 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.201.16

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Dorothy Norman; Nancy Norman Lasselle, New York; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

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