Untitled

1987–1988

Rosalind Fox Solomon

Associated Names
Rosalind Solomon

Artist, American, 1930 - 2025

The image shows two people captured in a medium shot; the upper bodies of both individuals are visible. The person in the foreground is seated, slightly hunched forward, with a drumstick in hand as if playing drums. This individual has curly hair that reaches to about mid-neck and is wearing a light-colored shirt with the top button undone and a dark tie hanging loosely around the neck. His facial features are prominent, with deeper lines and a neutral expression. Next to him, slightly behind and to the side, is a second person who is seated lower. This person also has curly hair, styled to shoulder length, and is wearing a dark top. They are captured with an open mouth and seem to be looking upwards. Various musical equipment is seen around them, including drum kits and amplifiers. The background is filled with musical equipment and appears crowded with instruments and cases stacked around them. The environment suggests a music set or rehearsal 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

    2022.55.46

  • 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

Inscriptions

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


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