Accession Number
1976/1.208

Title
Ivy

Artist(s)
Minor White

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1964; portfolio 1975

Medium & Support
gelatin silver print on paper

Dimensions
11 in x 14 in (27.94 cm x 35.56 cm)

Credit Line
Museum Purchase

Subject matter
The image shows a single strand of an ivy plant clinging to an unidentified support, most likely a wooden fence or exterior wall of a building. The smooth, veiny ivy leaves are accentuated by bright highlights and stand out against the dark backdrop of woody grain. A small insect rests on a leaf of ivy on the right side of the image.

Physical Description
Photograph of a single strand of ivy clinging to an architectural support.

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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Keywords
fences (site elements)
ivy
leaf (plant material)
leaves
modern and contemporary art