Larry Clark

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1971, printed 1980

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 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.

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Date
1971, printed 1980

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print

Dimensions
Sheet: 14 × 11in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm) Image: 12 1/16 × 7 15/16in. (30.6 × 20.2 cm)

Accession number
2008.281.39

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/35287

Part of a series:
Tulsa
41 works

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.
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 of a person sitting on a bed with a metal frame, looking contemplatively out of a window while holding a cigarette. The bedding features a cartoon character design, and there is a bucket on the floor beside the bed. The room appears to be dimly lit with natural light coming through the window.
A black and white photo depicting a man standing in a doorway, looking down at a handgun he is holding in his right hand. He has a contemplative expression, long hair, and a beard, and is wearing a denim jacket and jeans. The image has a grainy texture, adding to the dramatic and intense atmosphere.
A black and white photograph capturing an emotional moment with two individuals on a bed; one person is lying down with a pained expression while the other sits beside them, covering their face with their hands, suggesting distress or sadness. There are tissues scattered on the bed, and a watch and a pager are visible on the person lying down. The setting appears to be a simple room with plain walls and a patterned curtain in the background.
A black and white photo depicting a person lounging in a chair with sunlight streaming across their body, wearing sunglasses and a relaxed expression. A floor lamp is visible to the left, and a bookshelf in the background to the right.
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.
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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.

Larry Clark
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