New York

1987

Rosalind Fox Solomon

Associated Names
Rosalind Solomon

Artist, American, 1930 - 2025

This is a photograph of a room corner altar with decorative elements. The image depicts a small altar setup in the corner of a room, adorned with an assortment of items. There is a statue of an angel draped with beads and a framed picture of a religious icon on the table. The table is covered with a patterned cloth and holds various objects including books and candlesticks. On the floor, there are woven baskets, pieces of paper, and a container. The floor is wooden, and lighting highlights the contrast in the monochrome image, bringing attention to the texture of the textiles and the detailed craftsmanship of the statue and other items on display. The photograph captures a sense of personal or religious significance within a private space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon

  • Dimensions

    image: 80.01 × 80.01 cm (31 1/2 × 31 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 108.59 × 101.6 cm (42 3/4 × 40 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.55.35

  • Copyright

    © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Rosalind Fox Solomon, New York; Private collection; gift to NGA (through Paul Mahon, Washington, DC), 2022.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1988

  • May 17-July 2, 1988, Rosalind Solomon: Portraits in the Time of AIDS, New York University's Grey Art Gallery. 

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: Rosalind Solomon


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