Accession Number2014/2.179
TitleUntitled
Artist(s)Mel DiGiacomoObject Creation Datecirca 2001Medium & Supportgelatin silver print on paperDimensions 6 1/2 in x 9 1/2 in (16.51 cm x 24.13 cm)
Credit LineGift from the Collection of David S. Rosen MD, MPHSubject matterMel DiGiacomo is a multifaceted photographer, successful for his work with tennis photographs, and photographs that capture candid but compelling moments. Known for capturing fleeting emotion, DiGiacomo has a very diverse range of subject matter. He has shot internationally, creating many images from Antigua, where this was likely taken. This high-contrast photograph of a woman and two young children relaxing outside contrasts their dresses against dilapidated structures in a tropical climate.
Physical DescriptionA photograph of a woman and two children. The woman sits on a bench and bends forward to engage with the young girl in front of her. Behind them, a young boy stands looking at the camera.
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Keywords
benches (furniture)
buildings (structures)
children (people by age group)
women (female humans)