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Jim Goldberg

American, born 1953

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The image features a close-up of the soles of a person's feet filling most of the frame. Their feet are facing the camera, implying a lying-down position with legs raised. The rest of the body is not visible due to the focus. The background is indoors with dim lighting, and there are blurred objects on the wall. Soft lighting creates gentle shadows around the feet, highlighting their texture.
Jim Goldberg, December 19, 1992, Palm Harbor, Florida, 1992, printed 1995, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.4523

December 19, 1992, Palm Harbor, Florida

Jim Goldberg · 1992, printed 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4523

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Stewart and Broccoli

Jim Goldberg · 1986 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5114

The image shows the back of a person's head and upper body. The individual's head is turned to the side, with long, light-colored hair slightly covering the scalp. A hand is gently touching the head. The person is wearing a light-colored top, and the background is blurry. The image is in black and white.
Jim Goldberg, Early That Morning, 1993, printed 1995, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.4527

Early That Morning

Jim Goldberg · 1993, printed 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4527

The image displays a newborn baby lying on its back. The baby's head is turned to the side, partially obscuring the face. The baby is wearing a diaper and is placed on a soft surface, likely a changing table, with a textured blanket underneath. An adult's hands are holding the baby's feet. In the background, there are neatly folded stacks of fabric or clothing. A piece of paper with text on it is visible near the baby. The setting seems to be indoors, possibly in a nursery or hospital.
Jim Goldberg, December 12, 1992, San Francisco, California, 1992, printed 1995, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.4522

December 12, 1992, San Francisco, California

Jim Goldberg · 1992, printed 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4522

The image shows a person's wrist wearing a digital Casio wristwatch displaying the date as Saturday, December 25th, and the time as 7:41 and 19 seconds. The individual is in a reclined position with their neck and part of the head visible in the background. They have facial features including a mustache and facial hair, with their mouth partially open, wearing glasses and nasal oxygen tubes. The head is partially supported by a pillow or cushion, and the person is dressed in a light-colored shirt or hospital gown. The background is softly focused, indicating an indoor setting, possibly clinical or a bedroom. The visible wrist appears slightly wrinkled, suggesting an older individual.
Jim Goldberg, 7:41 am, 1993, printed 1995, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.4529

7:41 am

Jim Goldberg · 1993, printed 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4529

This black-and-white photograph shows two women in a kitchen. One woman stands on the left next to an oven, her hands behind her back. She wears a white apron over a dress with a collar, and she has short black hair with patches of gray by the temples. The woman on the right stands behind a counter with a sink on it, her hands resting on the counter. This woman wears a dark sweater over a collared white shirt with a dark skirt, and she has a necklace on. She has short white hair. Both women appear to have pale skin; the woman on the right seems to have slightly lighter skin, but that could be due to her proximity to a wide window on the right. The kitchen has wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and different silver appliances. On the right is a glass door set into a wall with floral wallpaper. Below the photograph are several lines of handwritten text on the off-white paper.
Jim Goldberg, Vickie Figueroa, 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.4479

Vickie Figueroa

Jim Goldberg · 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4479

This image shows three scenes in an improvised environment. The left panel features a makeshift structure with a large tarp and debris against a backdrop of hills and trees. The middle panel shows a roughly constructed interior with colorful floral fabric on the walls, a bed with a blue sheet, and a mannequin. The right panel displays another interior with a blue fabric partition, a table with a monitor showing a close-up of a face, scattered objects, and a wall drawing. Bright light and shadows suggest a sunny day.
Jim Goldberg, Roma Camp, Greece, 2003, 3 chromogenic prints, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.5010.a-c

Roma Camp, Greece

Jim Goldberg · 2003 · 3 chromogenic prints ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5010.a-c

The image shows a woman and a child standing together inside a room. The woman has short, light-colored hair and a serious expression on her face. She is wearing a sleeveless dress with decorative elements across the chest and waist, standing barefoot on the floor. The child, a young boy, appears to be shirtless and wears only a pair of underwear. He stands barefoot beside her, his gaze averted from the camera. In the background, a plain wall features a small religious figurine mounted on it. To their left is a dark radiator and a piece of furniture with various items on top, including a framed photo and a carton. The floor is wooden, and an electrical cord runs along one side of the baseboard. The atmosphere in the room is sparse and undecorated. Surrounding the photograph are handwritten notes on the paper.
Jim Goldberg, Mary and Wayne, 1979, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.4478

Mary and Wayne

Jim Goldberg · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4478

The image features two black and white photographs. In the left photo, a woman tends to a foot with a noticeable wound. She wears a light-colored garment with an ID badge clipped to it. A floral-patterned sofa or chair is in the background. In the right photo, an elderly man sits with his upper body exposed, arms crossed. Another woman, possibly the same as in the left photo, faces him with an outstretched arm, wearing a watch and ring. A metal structure and a towel are visible in the background.
Jim Goldberg, Fran and Herb, 1993, printed 1995, 2 gelatin silver prints, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.4525.1-2

Fran and Herb

Jim Goldberg · 1993, printed 1995 · 2 gelatin silver prints ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4525.1-2

The image shows two people partially visible. The woman is sitting with her arms around the man, who is facing away from the camera. The woman has long, wavy hair, strong brows, slightly parted lips, and wears a large bracelet on her wrist. The man's back is facing the camera, with his head resting against her shoulder. Both appear to be unclothed from the waist up. They are surrounded by walls with various writings and graffiti in the background.
Jim Goldberg, Destiny's Shiny Bracelet, 1989, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.4521

Destiny's Shiny Bracelet

Jim Goldberg · 1989 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4521