Central Park, New York City II 1981

1981, printed 2025

Mitch Epstein

Associated Names
Mitch Epstein
Artist, American, born 1952
The artwork captures a scene in Central Park, New York City, with a man and a golden retriever sitting on a wooden bench. The perspective is at eye level, providing a view of the park's surroundings. To the left, a traditional black lamppost is present, while in the distance, trees with green leaves and pink flowers fill the landscape. The sunlight filters through the branches, casting shadows and lighting the scene. The color palette includes greens, pinks, and the earthy tones of the path and bench.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mitch Epstein and Susan Bell

  • Dimensions

    image: 35.88 × 53.34 cm (14 1/8 × 21 in.)
    sheet: 50.8 × 60.96 cm (20 × 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2025.103.6.70

  • Portfolio Title

    Early Work USA

  • 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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