Milton Rogovin

Untitled
1976–1977

A black and white photograph of an elderly man sitting on a bench with a slight smile on his face. He has noticeable lines and smudges on his face, suggesting he might be a worker or someone who has been involved in physical labor. The man is wearing a dark button-up jacket with the sleeves rolled up, dirty work pants, and has a pair of sunglasses resting on his head. His hands are also dirty, and he is holding a small object in his left hand. The background features a corrugated metal structure, adding to the industrial or work-related theme of the photo.

A black and white photograph of an elderly man sitting on a bench with a slight smile on his face. He has noticeable lines and smudges on his face, suggesting he might be a worker or someone who has been involved in physical labor. The man is wearing a dark button-up jacket with the sleeves rolled up, dirty work pants, and has a pair of sunglasses resting on his head. His hands are also dirty, and he is holding a small object in his left hand. The background features a corrugated metal structure, adding to the industrial or work-related theme of the photo.

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Date
1976–1977

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print

Dimensions
Sheet: 10 × 8in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm) Image: 7 1/4 × 6 7/8in. (18.4 × 17.5 cm)

Accession number
2017.212.19

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

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/57498

Part of a series:

21 works

A black and white photograph of four individuals, presumably a family, posing in a modestly furnished room. An elderly man is seated in the center, with two young men standing behind him to the right, and a young woman to the left. A religious icon hangs on the wall, and a stuffed animal sits atop a small cabinet in the background.

A black and white photograph of an older couple sitting closely together on a bench. The woman on the left is wearing a dark cardigan and light-colored pants, while the man on the right is in a graphic t-shirt and dark pants. Both are looking directly at the camera with neutral expressions, and the setting appears to be a simple, homey interior with a curtain and a small cabinet in the background.

A black and white photo of seven people posing for a family portrait in a living room with a white Christmas tree in the background. Four women are seated on a couch, one man is seated on an armrest, a young boy is seated on the man's knee, and one woman stands behind the couch. They are all dressed in casual attire and appear to be in a festive mood.

A black and white photograph of a man standing in the foreground, looking directly at the camera. He appears to be a worker, wearing a dirty long-sleeve shirt, pants, and a cap, with a headlamp attached to it. He is holding gloves in his left hand and has a serious expression on his face. The background is dark, with only a faint hint of light, suggesting an industrial or underground setting.

A black and white photograph of a seated man wearing a bandaged head wrap and coveralls, holding a cigarette, with a contemplative expression on his face. The setting appears to be an industrial or workshop environment.

A worker in protective gear is using a jackhammer to break through a concrete structure. Debris is scattered around the site, and the environment appears to be dimly lit, suggesting an industrial setting. The photograph is monochrome, adding a stark, gritty quality to the scene.

A black and white photograph of a woman standing and a man seated in a vintage interior setting. The woman is wearing a sleeveless top and jeans, with her hand resting on a bar cart adorned with a zebra print cloth. The man is seated in a rolling office chair, wearing a short-sleeved shirt and trousers, with one hand on his thigh and the other on the armrest. Behind them is a wooden cabinet with glassware and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items. The room has a retro aesthetic with a patterned rug on the floor.

A black and white photograph featuring a man and a woman standing in front of an old van parked in a leaf-strewn area with bare trees in the background. The woman is wearing a patterned dress and has her arms crossed, while the man is dressed in a plaid jacket and jeans with his hands in his pockets. Both are looking directly at the camera with neutral expressions. Behind them, another vehicle is partially visible. The photo is framed with a white border.

A black and white photograph of a shirtless man wearing goggles on his head and holding a long pole across his body. He appears to be in a workshop or industrial setting.

A black and white photograph of a family of five posing together in a living room. A man seated in the center holds a young child on his lap, with another child standing to his right. A woman stands behind the seated man, and another child is held by the man on the left. The room has a simple decor with a religious picture on the wall and a ceiling fan above.

Milton Rogovin
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