Milton Rogovin

Untitled
1962–1971

Two coal miners stand at the entrance of a mine, wearing hard hats with lamps and covered in dust, reflecting a moment of rest in their workday.

Two coal miners stand at the entrance of a mine, wearing hard hats with lamps and covered in dust, reflecting a moment of rest in their workday.

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Date
1962–1971

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print

Dimensions
Sheet: 8 × 10in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm) Image: 7 1/2 × 7 1/2in. (19.1 × 19.1 cm)

Accession number
2017.211.7

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Peter Barbur

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/57451

Part of a series:
Appalachia
35 works

A black and white photograph of a family of five standing on a wooden porch. From left to right, there are three children and two adults. The children are wearing casual clothes, with two girls flanking a younger boy in the center. The man on the right is shirtless and wearing pants, leaning slightly on the porch railing. The wooden structure of the house appears weathered, and there's a towel hanging on the railing to the left. The family gazes directly at the camera with neutral expressions.

A black and white photograph capturing a woman standing in a doorway holding a baby, with a reflective window to her left showing the image of a child outside and various items displayed inside the shop. The photo has a signature at the bottom right corner.

Black and white photograph of a man wearing a cap and a white T-shirt, standing in a room with a window and a jacket hanging on the wall. The man is looking upwards with a slight smile, and there is a signature at the bottom right of the image.

A black and white photograph depicting an elderly person lying in a traditional four-poster bed in a rustic room with wooden walls. A framed portrait of a figure hangs on the wall above a small, framed religious text. The bedding is white and contrasts with the dark wood of the bed and walls. The image includes a signature at the bottom right corner.

A black and white photograph of a smiling man and a woman standing side by side, each holding an ornate oval-framed portrait. The man on the left holds a portrait of a couple, while the woman on the right holds a portrait of two children. Behind them is a wall with a floral arrangement and another framed picture. The image has a white border with the photographer's signature at the bottom right.

Black and white photograph of a weathered wooden shed with a collection of old license plates affixed to its side, surrounded by a natural environment with trees in the background. The image is signed "Milton Rogovin" at the bottom.

A black and white photograph of a weathered door with a lace curtain featuring the phrase "God Bless Our Home" visible through the glass pane. The door has a mail slot and is framed within a dark entryway, with the artist's signature, Milton Rogovin, at the bottom right on the matting.

A black and white photograph depicting a vintage parking meter in the foreground with a clear view of its coin slot and timer. Behind the meter, part of a storefront is visible, featuring a window with the words "SANDWICHES COLD DRIN" painted on it, suggesting "COLD DRINKS" with the last letter cut off. The window displays a reflection and some items inside the store. To the right, there's a bench with a "RAMBO" sticker on it. The image has a white border with the artist's signature, "Milton Rogovin," at the bottom right.

A black and white photograph of an individual wearing a striped shirt and a hat, standing on the porch of a weathered wooden house. The person is leaning on the railing, surrounded by lush foliage and a window with a broken pane next to them. The image has a signature at the bottom right corner.

A black and white photograph depicting a variety of objects on a shelf, including a large ceramic frog, a straw hat with a floral band, and a box labeled "3 MUSKETEERS." Below the shelf, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, are neatly arranged dishes and glassware. The image has a signature at the bottom right corner.

Milton Rogovin
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