Untitled

1961

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names
Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

The image is a monochrome photograph showing the upper body of a person, from the head slightly tilted downward to the mid-thigh. The person's face is partially visible with a focus on the lower half, including the chin and lips exhibiting a subtle downward gaze. The head is slightly tipped to one side, highlighting softly curled, shoulder-length hair. The individual appears to be unclothed with no visible jewelry or objects in hand. The skin texture is finely detailed under soft lighting. The background is a plain, neutral tone without any discernible environmental elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frederick Sommer

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 27.5 x 18 cm (10 13/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
    mount: 40.2 x 30.5 cm (15 13/16 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.5.24


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, Prescott, Arizona; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1984

  • Sommer: Images. Tucson, Arizona, 1984, illus. pl.60.

Inscriptions

on mount, center verso in graphite: Frederick Sommer (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q64147771

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