Accession Number
2013/2.117

Title
The Benediction

Artist(s)
Kay Denton

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1998

Medium & Support
gelatin silver print on paper

Dimensions
7 3/4 in x 7 in (19.68 cm x 17.78 cm)

Credit Line
Gift from the Collection of David S. Rosen MD, MPH

Subject matter
Denton often photographs young children in nature and domestic settings. She addresses themes of everyday life, identity, and childhood. Denton uses an 8x10 Phillips camera with vintage lenses, creating atmospheric, dream-like imagery. In this image, a young girl stands in a natural setting, her hands clasped in front of her. She wears an undergarment and a string of white daisies around her neck, a cluster of white flowers in the foreground.

Physical Description
In this photography, a young girl stands in front of a large coniferous tree with plants surrounding her. In the foreground is a large cluster of white flowers. She looks down, wearing a string of flowers around her neck with her hands clasped in front of her.

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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Keywords
Coniferophyta (division)
children (people by age group)
flora (plants)
flowers (plant components)
girls