Lee Friedlander

Lee Ave., Butte, Montana
1970, printed 1973

Black and white photograph depicting a desolate street scene with a utility pole centered in the middle of the frame, dividing the image into two symmetrical halves. A street sign reads "DEAD END" on the right side, with arid hills in the background and a clear sky above. The photo is mounted on a white border.
Black and white photograph depicting a desolate street scene with a utility pole centered in the middle of the frame, dividing the image into two symmetrical halves. A street sign reads "DEAD END" on the right side, with arid hills in the background and a clear sky above. The photo is mounted on a white border.

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Date
1970, printed 1973

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print mounted on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 15 5/8 × 20in. (39.7 × 50.8 cm) Image: 6 1/4 × 9 7/16in. (15.9 × 24 cm) Mount (paper): 7 13/16 × 10 5/8in. (19.8 × 27 cm)

Accession number
2002.463.6

Edition
26/75

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Jeanne and Richard S. Press

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/15298

Part of a series:

15 Photographs, 1975

10 works

Black and white photograph depicting a suburban landscape with a house and trees in the background, a yield road sign in the foreground to the left, and a sidewalk running parallel to a street on the right. The image has a white border, suggesting it is a print.
Black and white photograph depicting a street view with a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire on the left, a sidewalk leading into the distance on the right, and palm trees and a building in the background. The image has a rough border, indicating it may be a print.
Black and white photograph featuring a complex, layered composition with reflections and objects that create an abstract scene. The image includes elements such as a partial view of a person's face reflected in a mirror, various outdoor elements like poles and cars, and text fragments, all contributing to a collage-like visual effect. The photo is bordered by a white frame, suggesting it is a print.
Black and white photograph depicting a desolate street scene with a utility pole centered in the middle of the frame, dividing the image into two symmetrical halves. A street sign reads "DEAD END" on the right side, with arid hills in the background and a clear sky above. The photo is mounted on a white border.
Black and white photograph framed by the silhouette of a car window, showing a street scene with a car, road signs, and a statue in the distance, all under a clear sky. The image has a white border with rough edges, suggesting it is a print.
A black and white photograph capturing a candid moment among a group of people, with a partial view of a person's face in the foreground on the right, someone holding a glass with a straw in the center, and various other individuals in the background, suggesting a social gathering or event. The image has a vintage feel, indicated by the white border typical of old photographs.
Black and white photograph depicting a mid-20th-century street scene with vintage cars parked along the curb, various storefronts including a hotel and a cleaners, and a "NO PARKING" sign prominently displayed in the foreground. The image has a white border typical of old photographs.
Black and white photograph of a person viewed from behind, wearing a fur hat and coat, looking down a busy city street with cars and buildings, framed with a white border.
Black and white photograph depicting a street scene reflected in a shop window, showcasing a variety of small items on display, with buildings and street lamps visible in the reflection. The image is centered on a textured white background.
A black and white photograph featuring a collage of images. On the left, a window frame reveals a blurred cityscape with buildings and a sign that reads "WORK." On the right, a smaller, clear image of a man working on a boat is inset against a white background. The overall composition is bordered by the rough edges of the photo paper, and there are artist's signatures at the bottom.

Lee Friedlander
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