André Kertész at Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York

1969

David Vestal

Associated Names
David Vestal

Artist, American, 1924 - 2013

The image depicts part of a person's body from the waist down, standing outside a dark doorway on a brick wall. The person is partially hidden by the wall, with only their extended hands and a slight glimpse of their legs visible. The person's facial features and hair are not visible due to their positioning. The individual is wearing dark clothing that contrasts with their hands, which are illuminated by light. They appear to be holding onto the wall as they lean out from the doorway. In the background, there is a brick wall and a glass entryway with sunlight streaming through, casting shadows on the floor and the wall. No jewelry or additional objects can be seen on the person.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jack and Judy Stern

  • Dimensions

    image: 14 × 21 cm (5 1/2 × 8 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 17.75 × 25.4 cm (7 × 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.141.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jack Stern, New York; gift to NGA (through Robert Mann Gallery, New York), 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right in graphite: David Vestal; by artist, across bottom in graphite: 6926-1 P/1350 ANDRÉ KERTÉSZ, BROOKLYN, NY, 1969


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