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 shows a woman in profile, standing on one leg while holding onto the back of a chair for balance. She has a facial profile with eyes looking forward, hair styled in a loose updo, and wears a light-colored knee-length sleeveless dress with lace detailing. She also has stockings and pointed shoes with small heels, holding a delicate flower in her hand. The setting appears to be indoors, with patterned fabric draped over the chair and circular decorations on the wall behind her. A cabinet or side table is visible to the right with a small, indistinct object on it. The image shows some wear on the edges.
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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

    1995.36.36

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by Lee Friedlander, center verso in graphite: L[F?]; center verso stamped in black ink: PHOTOGRAPH BY E.J. BELLOCQ / New Orleans Circa 1911-13 / COLLECTION LEE FRIEDLANDER / This print was made on Printing Out Paper / and toned in gold chloride toning bath. / (A process popular in the early 1900's) / This photograph is not released for publica- / tion or for commercial use of any kind. For / permission communicate with Lee Friedlander, / 44 S. Mountain Road, New City, N.Y. 10956

Wikidata ID

Q64146981

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