Eleanor, Chicago

c. 1948

Harry Callahan

Associated Names
Harry Callahan

Artist, American, 1912 - 1999

The image shows a thin line extending from the bottom center, branching out into a cluster of fine, wispy lines forming an abstract shape resembling a fluffy dandelion seedhead or a delicate tree canopy. The lines intertwine and cross each other, creating a web-like structure with areas of varying density, reminiscent of tangled fibers or the paths of smoke. The composition evokes natural elements like blossoms or clouds, adding an element of organic complexity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ann Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image: 11.5 x 8.2 cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 12.4 x 10.9 cm (4 7/8 x 4 5/16 in.)
    mat: 35.56 x 27.94 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.148.13

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Ann Solomon, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Harry Callahan

Wikidata ID

Q64154856

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