Joe and Carl, New York 1999

1999, printed 2025

Mitch Epstein

Associated Names
Mitch Epstein
Artist, American, born 1952
This black and white photograph features two people. One person is seated, while the other leans on an ornate table, resting their head on their hand. The seated individual is wearing a dark shirt and light pants, with short hair. The person leaning on the table is wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt and has medium-length hair. The table is elaborately carved and decorated with various metal objects, including pitchers and candle holders. The background includes patterned artwork and textile designs. The lighting creates distinct shadows, enhancing the textures and details in the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mitch Epstein and Susan Bell

  • Dimensions

    image: 57.15 × 70.8 cm (22 1/2 × 27 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 60.96 × 76.2 cm (24 × 30 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2025.103.1.124

  • Portfolio Title

    A Language of New York

  • Copyright

    © Mitch Epstein

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mitch Epstein, New York; gift to NGA, 2025.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed, titled, and dated by artist, lower center in graphite

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