Richard Nonas

2 places/2 times/1 corpse
1971–1972

This image features a collage of photographs and handwritten text on a cream-colored paper background. The central photograph shows an urban excavation site with construction debris and a partially visible excavator arm. Above it, a smaller, semi-transparent photo with indistinct markings overlays the scene. Handwritten text at the bottom left corner reads "Detail from the excavation of Wooster St. / a place / a frame / a corpse." The edges of the photographs are roughly outlined in black, giving the composition an unfinished, scrapbook-like quality.
This image features a collage of photographs and handwritten text on a cream-colored paper background. The central photograph shows an urban excavation site with construction debris and a partially visible excavator arm. Above it, a smaller, semi-transparent photo with indistinct markings overlays the scene. Handwritten text at the bottom left corner reads "Detail from the excavation of Wooster St. / a place / a frame / a corpse." The edges of the photographs are roughly outlined in black, giving the composition an unfinished, scrapbook-like quality.

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Date
1971–1972

Classification
Prints

Medium
Collaged gelatin silver prints and graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 17 7/8 × 23 5/8in. (45.4 × 60 cm) Image: 17 7/8 × 23 5/8in. (45.4 × 60 cm)

Accession number
2015.107.20

Publication
Printed by Commercial Printer; published by Buffalo Press

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Print Committee

Rights and reproductions
© Richard Nonas

API
artworks/47491

Part of a series:

Maquette for Details from the Excavation of Wooster Street

21 works

A photograph of a printed page with handwritten text that reads "DETAILS FROM THE EXAMINATION OF WOOSTER STREET" in a banner-like outline at the top, followed by the name "RICHARD NONAS" in the center, and "BUFFALO PRESS 1972" at the bottom. The background is plain and the text is in black ink.
A collage of black and white photographs arranged in a horizontal strip on a cream-colored paper background. The photos depict various subjects, including people and objects, with handwritten text below the strip that reads "13 people 16 places."
A vintage photograph mounted on a larger sheet of paper. The photo shows a portrait of a woman with a neutral expression, looking directly at the camera. The image is aged with some discoloration. Below the photo, there is handwritten text that reads "DETAIL FROM THE EXCAVATION OF WOOSTER ST. 1 PERSON 1 PLACE."
Two identical black and white photobooth portraits of a person with short hair, resting their chin on their hand, mounted on a yellowed paper with the handwritten words "reason/place" at the bottom.
Two identical vintage mugshot portraits of a bearded man affixed to a weathered piece of paper with handwritten text at the bottom.
A vintage paper with a small black and white photograph affixed to the center left, depicting a person and a dog in a domestic setting. Handwritten text below the photo reads "2 men / place / 1 day" and "2 men / 1 dog / place." The paper shows signs of age with slight discoloration.
Two vintage black and white photographs mounted on a discolored paper with handwritten text at the bottom. The left photo shows a person leaning on a chair, resting their head on their hand, with a faint smile. The right photo depicts another person outdoors, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and long-sleeve shirt, holding a stick or tool, with shrubbery in the background. Handwritten text below reads "DETAIL FROM THE EXCAVATION OF WOOSTER STREET 2nd PANEL 1 PL."
An aged photograph with yellowed tape borders is centered on a white background. The photo depicts a profile view of a person with curly hair, seemingly in a moment of contemplation or pause. Below the image, handwritten text reads "2 proofs / Knox." The bottom of the white background includes printed text, partially cut off, that reads "RETURN TO THE ENGRAVING DEPT." and mentions Wooster Street.
A vintage photograph featuring two separate portrait shots placed side by side on a white background. The left portrait is of a smiling woman with long hair and a scarf, while the right portrait shows a smiling man wearing a crewneck t-shirt. Handwritten text below the images reads "2 proof / 2 photos 2 people / 2 places." The paper appears aged with some discoloration.
Two vintage Polaroid photos side by side on a yellowed paper background. The left photo shows a woman with long hair looking upwards with a reflective expression. The right photo captures a smiling woman seated comfortably, wearing a turtleneck sweater. Handwritten text below the images reads "detail from an excavation at Wooster St. 2 people/places."

Richard Nonas
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