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Jean Sabatine’s Sixtieth Birthday, May 1992

Jean Sabatine’s Sixtieth Birthday, May 1992

1992
(American, 1941–2023)
America, 20th century
gelatin silver print
Image: 25.2 x 24.8 cm (9 15/16 x 9 3/4 in.); Paper: 35.2 x 27.7 cm (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
Gift of Mark Schwartz and Bettina Katz in honor of Barbara Tannenbaum 2012.463.81
© Larry Fink
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

Jean is the matriarch of the Sabatine family, who are the artist’s neighbors in rural Pennsylvania.

Description

One of the most lyrical moments in Social Graces, this scene centers on a cake that is a little lopsided, but obviously made with love. Shot outdoors, the figures are kissed by a gentle natural light. The young girl becomes a conduit for our memories of the magic of celebrations and the anticipation of sugary delights.
  • Larry Fink (the artist) [1941-]
    Mark Schwartz [1956-2014], Cleveland, OH
    March 4, 2013
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2012.463.81