Chicago

1948

Harry Callahan

Associated Names
Harry Callahan

Artist, American, 1912 - 1999

This is a photograph of a brick wall with multiple windows. The image captures a brick building facade with five windows. Three windows are at the top: two rectangular ones on either side and a smaller circular window to the right. The middle rectangular window shows a partially visible face looking out. Below are two additional windows with white frames, both covered with blinds. The contrast between the dark bricks and the bright window frames highlights the architectural geometry. The overall atmosphere is of urban anonymity with a hint of human presence.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ann Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image (trimmed to sheet): 19.2 x 24.3 cm (7 9/16 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.92.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ann Solomon, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, center verso in graphite: Harry Callahan

Wikidata ID

Q64154759

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