Peeled Paint, Rochester, New York

1959

Minor White

Associated Names
Minor White
Artist, American, 1908 - 1976
LIGHT Gallery
Publisher
The image displays angular and curved shapes emerging from a dark textured surface, resembling torn pieces of paper or fabric peeling away. The composition embodies an abstract quality, with torn edges and fold-like curves. The irregular forms and play of light and shadow create an impression of familiar objects emerging from a mysterious dark backdrop, prompting viewers to interpret connections to the fragmented shapes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert B. Menschel

  • Dimensions

    image: 31 × 22.8 cm (12 3/16 × 9 in.)
    sheet: 35 × 27.5 cm (13 3/4 × 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.180.1.6

  • Series Title

    Jupiter Portfolio

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an ocean view from above. The camera is positioned high above the water, facing the horizon which is in the upper third of the image. The sea is below, and above are dramatic clouds. The sky is filled with thick clouds and some light illuminates the water. The water's textures are detailed, capturing light and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic with deep grays and blacks.

Sun Over the Pacific, Devil's Slide, California

Minor White, LIGHT Gallery
1947
This is a photograph of a portfolio cover. The image shows a portfolio titled "JUPITER PORTFOLIO" with the name "MINOR WHITE" at the bottom. The cover is beige with a fine textile appearance, and both the title and name are printed in a classic serif typeface. The overall composition suggests an emphasis on presentation and professionalism.

Jupiter Portfolio

Minor White, LIGHT Gallery
1975
The image displays the lower half of a person's body, featuring their legs and feet. The person is lying face down on a textured surface, with one leg bent at the knee and the foot placed on the opposite knee, forming a triangular shape with the legs. The focus is on the natural curves and musculature of the body. The background consists of a soft, fabric-like material, with a pattern visible on the right edge. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contours and shadows of the body and surrounding material.

Nude Foot, San Francisco, California

Minor White, LIGHT Gallery
1947

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert B. Menschel, New York; gift to NGA, 2019.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in graphite: Minor White; by unknown hand, bottom left of mat in graphite: Peeled Paint, Rochester, New York, 1959; on verso of mat, by unknown hand, upper right in black ink on applied label: MW-P6 / RBM

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