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Statue Seen by a Man and Observed by a Pigeon

1984
(American, 1941-)
America, 20th century
split toned gelatin silver print
Image: 34.5 x 26.7 cm (13 9/16 x 10 1/2 in.); Paper: 45.8 x 36.8 cm (18 1/16 x 14 1/2 in.); Matted: 61 x 50.8 cm (24 x 20 in.)
Gift of Friends of Photography 1997.198
Olivia Parker © 1984
Impression: 14
Location: not on view
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Through intriguing combinations of objects and inventive lighting, Olivia Parker adds a touch of the surreal to her meticulously composed still life photographs. Shadows cast by unseen objects outside the frame enhance the enigmatic character of the image. Parker arranged her compositions on the studio floor and photographed them from above, often taking advantage of natural light to alter the ways things look.
Statue Seen by a Man and Observed by a Pigeon

Statue Seen by a Man and Observed by a Pigeon

1984

Olivia Parker

(American, 1941-)
America, 20th century

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