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 seated in a chair with her full body visible. She is resting her head on her hand, which is propped up on the armrest. Her facial features are gentle and relaxed, with closed eyes and a peaceful expression. Her hair is long and falls loosely around her shoulders. She is wearing a long white dress with delicate patterns. Around her, there are various decorative pillows, one with floral patterns and another with stripes. The background features a wall with wallpaper and decorative ribbons hanging vertically. To the left side of the image, part of a wooden mirrored wardrobe is visible. The setting includes a patterned carpet 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

    1995.36.55

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

Q64147005

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