Dad II 2001

2001, printed 2025

Mitch Epstein

Associated Names
Mitch Epstein
Artist, American, born 1952
The artwork depicts an urban scene with a focus on a building facade. The perspective is straight-on, capturing the symmetrical architecture. The horizon is not visible, as the view is limited to the building's wall. The structure features a combination of smooth stone and textured brickwork. In the upper section, a row of windows shows an interior space with an American flag and the partial silhouette of a person inside. Close to us, a red fire hydrant stands on the sidewalk, casting a shadow on the ground. The color palette is dominated by neutral tones of beige and gray, with the bright red of the fire hydrant and the blue and red of the flag providing contrasting accents.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mitch Epstein and Susan Bell

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2025.103.7.81

  • Portfolio Title

    Family Business

  • 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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