Accession Number2010/2.47.1
TitleThe Silver Edition, Volume I
Artist(s)Ralph GibsonArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1966-2003Medium & Supportphotograph on fiber paperDimensions 19 1/16 in x 13 in (48.5 cm x 33 cm)
Credit LineGift of Selma and Gerry LotenbergSubject matterThis is a portfolio of photographs by Ralph Gibson created to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his photographic career. He is well-known for his balanced compositions with strong curves, shapes and lines and photographs published in book form.
"I have investigated a lot of ideas - I love taking pictures of nothing, of ordinary objects, maybe even just the corner of a room. I love flattening and even reducing things. When I photograph flesh, I like to make it look like a stone. But, when I am photographing a stone, I like to make it look alive. I love re-contextualizing the quality of my subjects."
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Physical DescriptionThis is the title page for a portfolio of photographs, "Ralph Gibson, The Silver Edition - Volume I." Below the title line are five images of the black and white photographs contained in the portfolio.
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Keywords
eyes (animal components)
guitars
hats
nudes (representations)
photographs