31, female, cataloguer fine arts
2002
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6 chromogenic prints
Dimensions
image/sheet (each): 15.15 × 15.15 cm (5 15/16 × 5 15/16 in.) framed: 33.34 × 48.58 × 4.45 cm (13 1/8 × 19 1/8 × 1 3/4 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Department
CPH
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Cheryl Haines and Museum Purchase through support of Shifting Foundation and Jeff Keswin)
Accession Number
2015.19.4954.11
Art Historical Context
Nigel Poor's *31, female, catalog fine arts* (2002) is a intimate series of six chromogenic color prints, each measuring a 15.15 × .15 cm. Captured in the early 2000s, these square-format photographs offer a poignant glimpse into the life of a 31-year-old woman working as a fine arts cataloguer—a profession that bridges meticulous documentation and artistic appreciation. Poor, a contemporary American photographer known for her empathetic portraits, uses the chromogenic process to produce rich, vibrant hues that bring subtle emotional depth to everyday subjects. The work's small scale invites ...