Denise Oliver, at the Young Lords Church Takeover, New York

December 28, 1969

Frank Espada

Associated Names
Frank Espada

Artist, American, born Puerto Rico, 1930 - 2014

This image shows a close-up view of a person's face, capturing from the shoulders up. The person is directly facing the camera with a neutral expression. They have distinct facial features, including prominent eyes, a straight nose, and full lips. The person has curly, voluminous hair framing their face. They are wearing a beaded necklace and what appears to be a coat with a fur-like texture near their neck and shoulders. The background is blurred, emphasizing the sharp focus on the person's face. The image is in black and white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 33.7 × 22.5 cm (13 1/4 × 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.26.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank Espada; Marilyn Espada; NGA purchase (through Jason Espada, San Francisco), 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower center in graphite: Frank Espada


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