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Niña con palomas, Japan (Girl with Pigeons, Japan)

1990

Graciela Iturbide

Associated Names

Graciela Iturbide

Artist, Mexican, born 1942

This is a photograph of pigeons in an open, paved area with blurred trees and figures in the background. The image captures birds scattered around the pavement, with several taking flight. The scene is dynamic, with wings spread and birds in motion. The photograph uses a high contrast black-and-white color palette, emphasizing textures and movement. The soft focus quality gives a timeless, documentary feel. The backdrop of trees suggests the area is in a park or outdoor space.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser
Dimensions

image: 37.15 × 58.74 cm (14 5/8 × 23 1/8 in.)
sheet: 50.8 × 59.06 cm (20 × 23 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

2024.104.49

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Collection of the Artist; (RoseGallery, Santa Monica, CA); Susan Steinhauser, Los Angeles, CA, May 2003; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Susan Steinhauser

Inscriptions

signed by artist, bottom right in black ink: Graciela Iturbide

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