Men Seated Outside Scrap Lumber Yard, West Oakland, California

c. 1963–1971

Joanne Leonard

Associated Names
Joanne Leonard

Artist, American, born 1940

This is a photograph of an industrial or construction area with wooden planks and metal barrels. The outdoor space appears cluttered with various materials. In the foreground, there are piles of wooden boards and metal barrels, partially enclosed by a makeshift fence made from old signage. The area has a gritty, utilitarian feel, with the ground uneven and scattered with debris. Background structures include residential buildings and a tree, with power lines visible above them. The image, captured in black and white, emphasizes the textures and contrasts within the scene.
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Provenance

Joanne Leonard, Ann Arbor, MI; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower left in graphite: Joanne Leonard / JOANNE LEONARD

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