Larry Fink

Russian Ball, NYC
1977, printed 1983

A black and white photograph capturing a moment at a formal event where a woman is seated looking over her shoulder towards the camera, with a man turned away from the camera, both in elegant attire. They are sitting at the end of a row of empty chairs with ornate backs, suggesting a pause in a social gathering. The setting appears to be an upscale room with classic decor.
A black and white photograph capturing a moment at a formal event where a woman is seated looking over her shoulder towards the camera, with a man turned away from the camera, both in elegant attire. They are sitting at the end of a row of empty chairs with ornate backs, suggesting a pause in a social gathering. The setting appears to be an upscale room with classic decor.

Not on view

Date
1977, printed 1983

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print mounted on fiber board

Dimensions
Mount: 20 × 16in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm) Sheet: 19 13/16 × 15 7/8in. (50.3 × 40.3 cm) Image: 14 3/8 × 14 1/16in. (36.5 × 35.7 cm)

Accession number
93.115.62

Edition
16/30 | 7 APs

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Juliette Singer and Ian Spinks, Lauren Singer, and Sally and Stuart Singer

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/8198

Part of a series:

82 Photographs: 1974-1982

82 works

A black and white photograph showing two people against a brick wall. On the left, a young woman leans against the wall, looking to the side, holding a small stuffed animal, and wearing a short-sleeved top, shorts, and sneakers. On the right, an older woman appears blurred due to motion, standing with her hands on her hips, wearing a plaid dress and loafers. The background features an open field and a clear sky.
A black and white photograph of a smiling man standing by a door, wearing a cap, plaid shirt, and jacket, holding a glass in one hand with beer bottles on a table nearby.
A black and white photograph of a woman sitting in a doorway, with sunlight casting half of her face in shadow. She has a contemplative expression and is looking to the side. Behind her, a sign reads "WELCOME HOME JOHN." The contrast of light and shadow creates a dramatic effect.
A black and white photograph capturing a family gathering in a kitchen, where an older woman with a cigarette in her mouth is cutting a cake. Several individuals, including children and adults, are gathered around the table filled with various items like soda cans, condiments, and kitchenware. The atmosphere appears casual and homey.
A black and white photograph of an older woman with curly hair, looking off to the side with a serious expression. She is wearing a T-shirt with the word "Taurus" on it. In the background, there's a refrigerator with magnets and stickers, including one that says "WINEaLOT."
A black and white photograph of a person from behind, partially obscured, looking out a window through a sheer curtain with floral patterns. The individual appears to be holding the curtain aside with one hand, possibly peering outside. The image conveys a sense of curiosity or anticipation.
A black and white photograph of a person standing in a doorway, partially illuminated by light coming from inside the room. The individual is smiling and looking directly at the camera. The wooden texture of the door and the adjacent wall is visible, adding a rustic feel to the image.
A black and white photograph capturing a tender moment where a couple is embracing and dancing, with the woman smiling and looking at the man affectionately. They are surrounded by a bustling fairground atmosphere with signs for food stands like "WAFFLES" and "SUPER DOG" in the background.
Black and white photograph of two men wearing party hats marked "Happy New Year." The man in the foreground appears pensive and is looking down, while the man in the background is looking off to the side with a serious expression. Both are dressed in suits and the setting suggests an indoor environment with a wooden wall behind them.
A black and white photograph of a smiling woman seated at a party, wearing a festive hat with "Happy New Year" written on it. She is raising her hand in a wave or greeting, and there are party decorations on the table in front of her. A partial view of another person is visible to the right of the frame.

Larry Fink
159 works in the collection

View artist

On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

Learn more about this project

Learn more at whitney.org/artport

On the Hour projects can contain motion and sound. To respect your accessibility settings autoplay is disabled.