Ralph Gibson

Untitled
1969

A black and white photograph capturing the silhouette of a small child pointing towards a man who is lying down, appearing to be frightened or surprised. The man's face is illuminated by a lamp with a checkered lampshade, casting dramatic shadows on the wall behind him. The image has a stark contrast between light and dark areas, creating a suspenseful atmosphere.

A black and white photograph capturing the silhouette of a small child pointing towards a man who is lying down, appearing to be frightened or surprised. The man's face is illuminated by a lamp with a checkered lampshade, casting dramatic shadows on the wall behind him. The image has a stark contrast between light and dark areas, creating a suspenseful atmosphere.

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Date
1969

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print

Dimensions
Sheet: 10 7/8 × 13 7/8in. (27.6 × 35.2 cm) Image: 8 1/4 × 12 7/16in. (21 × 31.6 cm)

Accession number
94.178

Series
The Somnambulist

Edition
7/25

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Merritt

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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