Wales
1992
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gelatin silver print
Dimensions
image: 37.8 x 37.5 cm (14 7/8 x 14 3/4 in.) sheet: 50.5 x 40.6 cm (19 7/8 x 16 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Department
CPH
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Robert B. Menschel Fund
Accession Number
2001.22.328
Art Historical Context
Lee Friedlander's *Wales* (1992) is a captivating gelatin silver print that exemplifies the master's late-career exploration of landscapes beyond his iconic urban scenes. Captured during one of Friedlander's European travels, this square-format image (37.8 x 37.5 cm) invites viewers into the rugged, atmospheric terrain of Wales, rendered with the sharp detail and tonal richness characteristic of traditional darkroom printing. Acquired through the Robert B. Menschel Fund for the National Gallery of Art's photography collection, it stands as a testament to Friedlander's enduring influence in Ame...
About the Artist
Lee Friedlander
Lee Friedlander, born on July 14, 1934, in Aberdeen, Washington, to a Finnish-descended mother, Kaari Nurmi, and German-Jewish émigré father, Fritz Friedlander, discovered photography at age 14 amid a fascination with the medium's equipment. Tragedy marked his childhood when his mother died of cancer at age seven, yet he pursued his passion, earning pocket money with a camera before studying under...