Simran, Homeless Shelter, Delhi, India

2007

Fazal Sheikh

Associated Names
Fazal Sheikh

Artist, American, born 1965

The image shows the upper half of a person's body, turned slightly away from the camera while looking over their shoulder. The person has a shaved head and delicate facial features, including a smooth complexion. They are wearing a simple garment with short sleeves and a fastened button at the back. The monochrome background is plain, emphasizing the subject without discernible objects or patterns.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York); Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia Kennedy, San Leandro, CA; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist on label affixed to lower center, in black ink: Simran / New Delhi, India / 2007 / © Fazal Sheikh; typed on label affixed to upper right corner, in black ink: An edition of 18 signed prints from this / negative, along with 3 APs and 2 museum / sets, will be produced under the direct / supervision of Fazal Sheikh. No further / prints will be made from this negative.


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