Larry Clark

(No title)
1963, printed 1980

A black and white photograph of a person lying on a bed smoking a cigarette, with a baby lying next to them looking directly at the camera. The image captures a candid and intimate moment, with high contrast emphasizing the subjects and their expressions.
A black and white photograph of a person lying on a bed smoking a cigarette, with a baby lying next to them looking directly at the camera. The image captures a candid and intimate moment, with high contrast emphasizing the subjects and their expressions.

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Date
1963, printed 1980

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print

Dimensions
Sheet: 13 15/16 × 10 15/16in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm) Image: 12 1/2 × 8 1/4in. (31.8 × 21 cm)

Accession number
2008.281.23

Edition
5/100 | 15 APs

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Steven Johnson and Walter Sudol

Rights and reproductions
© Larry Clark

API
artworks/35271

Part of a series:
Tulsa
41 works

A black and white photograph of a person wearing a hat with floral patterns, sitting on a couch and looking up at someone whose tattooed arm is extended towards them. The person is holding an open booklet or magazine with visible images but indiscernible content. The setting appears casual and possibly candid.
Black and white photograph of a smiling young man with shoulder-length wavy hair, wearing a layered shirt and jacket, against a plain background.
A black and white photograph capturing a candid moment inside a room. On the left, a person is seated, partially obscured by the door frame, holding a cigarette. On the right, a shirtless individual with long curly hair sits looking to the side, with a reflective expression. In the background, a landscape painting hangs on the wall, and various items are scattered around the room, suggesting a casual, lived-in atmosphere.
A black and white photograph capturing a candid moment between two individuals in a room. One person is seated on a bed with a disheveled appearance, looking towards the other, who is gesturing with their hand while standing. The room appears lived-in with items scattered around and artwork on the wall. The image has a raw, documentary-style quality.
A collage of black and white photographs depicting various scenes within a cluttered room. The images show a person in different positions: sitting on a bed reading, standing by a window, and interacting with another individual. The room is adorned with posters and personal items scattered around. The bottom of the collage features the handwritten words "POLICE INFORMER."
A black and white photograph capturing a moment between two individuals, where one person is holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a patterned headscarf, looking intently at the other person whose back is facing the camera.
A black and white photograph capturing a candid moment between two individuals in an indoor setting. The person on the left is shirtless, wearing only underwear, and has a playful expression, while the person on the right, whose back is to the camera, appears to be wearing a coat and is interacting with the shirtless individual. The room has a domestic feel with kitchen appliances visible, and there are posters on the wall in the background. The image has a grainy, high-contrast quality typical of candid photography.
A black and white photograph capturing a candid moment between two people in a small, brightly lit room, possibly a bathroom. The woman, standing to the left, is smiling and leaning against the wall, dressed in a sleeveless top and patterned skirt. The man, facing her with his back to the camera, appears to be in mid-conversation, gesturing with his hand. The high-contrast image conveys a sense of intimacy and casual interaction.
Black and white photograph capturing an intimate moment between two individuals, with a focus on the contrast of light and shadow. A woman is seated in the foreground, looking down contemplatively, while the silhouette of a person's back is visible in the background, with light casting patterns on their skin.

Larry Clark
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