Manuel, Deserito de Sonora, México (Manuel, Sonoran Desert, Mexico)

1979, printed 2012

Graciela Iturbide

Associated Names
Graciela Iturbide

Artist, Mexican, born 1942

The image shows a person from their chest upwards, standing with arms crossed. They are positioned facing slightly to the left of the camera, with a confident posture. The person's facial features are defined with high cheekbones and a strong jawline. They have curly hair that frames their head, and they are wearing large aviator-style glasses. Their clothing is formal, consisting of a pinstriped suit jacket with decorative trim and ruffles, and a bow tie. They are wearing a small earring in the visible ear. The image is in black and white. The background is blurred.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Collection of the Artist; (RoseGallery, Santa Monica, CA); Susan Steinhauser, Los Angeles, CA, March 2013; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Graciela Iturbide / Manuel. Deserito de Sonora. Mexico. 1979-2012 / 6/10


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