Tina Barney

Connoisseur Magazine
1987, printed 2009

A group of people at a social gathering with a woman in the foreground looking down, a man in a blue shirt holding a bottle, and another woman in the background looking at the man. The room is decorated with patterned wallpaper and framed paintings.

A group of people at a social gathering with a woman in the foreground looking down, a man in a blue shirt holding a bottle, and another woman in the background looking at the man. The room is decorated with patterned wallpaper and framed paintings.

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Date
1987, printed 2009

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Chromogenic print

Dimensions
Sheet: 11 × 14in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm) Image: 10 3/16 × 13 5/16in. (25.9 × 33.8 cm)

Accession number
2011.117.6

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Nancy and Ralph Segall

Rights and reproductions
©️ Tina Barney

API
artworks/36911

Part of a series:
Players
67 works

A stylized photograph of two individuals in a room filled with eclectic decor and artwork. The person on the left stands with arms crossed, wearing a tweed outfit, while the person on the right sits casually in an ornate chair, dressed in a white outfit with a red and black striped jacket. The room is adorned with various portraits, including blue-toned images of Abraham Lincoln, and is characterized by its vibrant curtains, patterned wallpaper, and antique furniture.

A person wearing a red military-style jacket with gold embellishments stands in front of a dark blue backdrop. The individual has a distinctive hairstyle with the hair standing upright and a somewhat exaggerated facial expression with raised eyebrows.

A performer is being held upside down by another person's hands, with only their legs and torso visible in the frame. In the background, two individuals are seated, one in a red and white costume, and the other in casual attire, both observing the scene. The setting appears to be a backstage area with blue curtains and chairs along a table with various items on it.

A woman in a red top and plaid skirt stands in a parking lot with three poodles on their hind legs, wearing festive collars. Behind them, a circus tent and trailers are visible under a clear blue sky.

A man in a pinstripe suit sits on a black leather couch, looking quizzically at a pair of sunglasses he holds in his hands. A French bulldog sits beside him on the couch, looking off to the side. Behind them is a decorative wall with a framed picture featuring a geometric pattern. The image has a white border with film development markings, indicating it is a photograph.

A photograph capturing a behind-the-scenes moment where two individuals in colorful, theatrical costumes are standing in a backstage area. The person on the left, facing away from the camera, wears a dress with a blue bodice and a pink and purple skirt, while the person on the right, facing the camera, is dressed in a white top with a blue and yellow collar, striped yellow and brown leggings, and red boots. In the background, another individual is partially obscured by a blue tarp, and a ladder is visible to the side.

A person in a blue and red uniform with decorative buttons stands in front of a blue and white tent backdrop, giving the impression of a circus or performance setting.

Two performers in elaborate costumes stand near a white trailer and yellow bins labeled "EXCLUSIVE AGENT." The person on the left is dressed in a patriotic-themed outfit with a blue skirt and red and white stripes, while the person on the right wears a golden costume resembling ancient Roman armor. They appear to be engaged in a conversation behind the scenes of an event or performance.

A staged family portrait in an elegant living room setting. A young woman in a white dress stands in the center holding a python around her shoulders. To her left, a young man lounges on a sofa, reading a book about magic, with a bored expression. To her right, an older man sits in an armchair, dressed in black and looking stern, while an older woman stands beside him, smiling at the camera, wearing a blue sweater and leopard print belt. A black and white dog lies on the floor, and the room is decorated with traditional furniture, paintings, and a tall antique clock.

A photograph of a shirtless person with a metallic gold painted face and upper body, posing in front of a plain backdrop with a slight crease visible. The person has a neutral expression and is looking directly at the camera. The photo includes a white border with film information visible at the top edge.

Tina Barney
80 works in the collection

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