Storyville Portrait

c. 1912, printed c. 1970

E.J. Bellocq

Associated Names
E.J. Bellocq

Artist, American, 1873 - 1949

Lee Friedlander

Printer, American, born 1934

The image depicts a woman standing beside a tall dresser. She is wearing a light-colored one-piece outfit and heeled shoes. She is looking at the camera with a slight smile. The environment includes a vanity dresser, a mirror, a lace cloth, a decorative jar or bowl, and two pennants labeled "BRAZIL" and "EAST ST. LOUIS." The background shows patterned wallpaper with vertical stripes and floral motifs, and a decorative rug on the floor.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.2 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.22

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64146965

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