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Washington, DC 20565

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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

A Priest

1931

Margaret Bourke-White

Associated Names

Margaret Bourke-White

Artist, American, 1904 - 1971

In the image, only the head and part of the upper body of an elderly man are visible. The man is positioned with his eyes closed, and his face is slightly angled downward and to the side. His facial features include a full beard, short and receding hair with some visible curls, a distinct forehead with marked lines, and high cheekbones. The lighting and shadows accentuate his features. The photograph is monochrome, creating a contrast between his light skin and beard against the dark background. There is no visible clothing, jewelry, or objects in the image, and the background is entirely black.

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Artwork overview

Medium

photogravure
Credit Line

Gift of Funds from Linda Hackett and Russell Munson, and Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund
Dimensions

image: 33 × 23.3 cm (13 × 9 3/16 in.)
sheet: 50.8 × 35.56 cm (20 × 14 in.)
Accession Number

2023.36.1.4

This is a black and white photograph of a group of people sitting and looking upwards. The individuals are dressed in warm clothing and some wear hats. The lighting highlights their faces. The setting appears to be a structured environment with railings and Cyrillic signage in the background. The composition and expressions of the individuals suggest engagement with something beyond the frame. — At the Circus

Margaret Bourke-White

1930

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover includes the title "MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE" in large red letters at the top and bottom, with a map outline of the U.S.S.R. in the center. "U.S.S.R PHOTOGRAPHS" is inscribed over the map. The cover has a two-tone color scheme with a brownish background on the right and a darker red strip to the left. Red ribbons are bound to the right edge of the book. The design features simple typography and map imagery, suggesting that the contents are related to photographic work from the U.S.S.R. by Margaret Bourke-White. — Photographs of USSR

Margaret Bourke-White

1934

The image displays a close-up view of a person's upper body with a focus on their face and shoulders. The individual is facing forward, revealing facial features including round spectacles and a somber expression. They have a round face with smooth skin and their eyes stand out behind the frames of the glasses. Their dark hair is partially covered, and they wear a dark head covering secured under the chin with a tie. The head covering features lace trim along the edge. The background is plain and blurred, possibly showing natural elements like foliage. — Ekaterina Dzhugashvili: Mother of Joseph Stalin

Margaret Bourke-White

1932

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Serendipity Books, Berkeley, CA; The Rubin Family Collection, Gainesville, FL, 1995. (Michael Shapiro, Westport, CT); NGA purchase, 2023.

Associated Names

Michael Shapiro Photographs

Inscriptions

typed in black ink, on paper below image: A PRIEST

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