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Lorna Simpson
Details1996

Not on view
Print with soft, blurred tones showing two hands emerging from deep shadow alongside a faintly visible embossed or decorative form, with the word "expected" below
Gelatin silver print, close-cropped view of two pairs of hands resting on opposite edges of a wooden table, one pair dark-skinned and one pair light-skinned, with handwritten text below reading "stopped speaking to each other."
Grainy black and white print, close-up of a hand resting flat on the edge of a round wooden stool, with a folded cloth or paper beneath, text in cursive script reading "well advised" below the image.
Grainy black and white photographic print, close-up of a child's hand resting on a flat surface, with a torso and clothing visible in soft focus behind; the word "reckless" handwritten in cursive below the image.
Grainy black-and-white photograph, close-up of a person's arm and hand resting against a torso, holding a worn leather holster, with handwritten text below reading "acted in self defense"
Gelatin silver print, extreme close-up of a hand resting atop a small ribbed basket or container, with high contrast and visible grain; the word "applauded" handwritten below in lowercase
Mezzotint or aquatint print, close-up of two hands clasping a rounded object, with white bandaged wrists visible against dark clothing; soft tonal gradations and deep shadows; the word "weighty" in script below the image
Photogravure or intaglio print, close-cropped black and white image of a hand holding a vintage telephone receiver to an unseen ear, with a coiled cord visible at lower left; handwritten text reads "half learned" below the image.
Photogravure or offset print, close-up of two hands pressed flat on a horizontal surface, grainy monochrome tones, with the handwritten caption "carried a gun" below the image.
Mezzotint print with deep black tones, depicting a close-up of a hand holding a nail against a dark background, with a patterned cuff visible at upper left; handwritten text below reads "hit the nail on the head many a time."
Grainy black and white print, extreme close-up of a person's lower legs and feet in heeled shoes, heavily textured with photomechanical grain; cursive text reading "lady love" below the image.
Photogravure or intaglio print, close-cropped view of two pairs of hands against a dark background, one resting on an arm, the other spread wide with fingers extended, high contrast with grainy texture; the word "separated" handwritten in script below the image.
Grainy black and white photograph, extreme close-up of a hand resting on a folded newspaper or magazine on a dark surface, with the word "indifferent" printed below in lowercase italic type.
Photogravure or intaglio print, extreme close-up of two hands clasped together at the torsos of two figures, rendered in soft grainy blacks and grays; italic text below reads "in love and tried to stay out of trouble"
Photogravure or mezzotint print, close-cropped torso of a seated figure in a suit jacket with hands folded in the lap, one wrist bearing a watch; heavily grained, high-contrast monochrome tones. The word "deathly" printed in small lowercase type below the image.
Gelatin silver print, close-up of a hand hanging at the side of a torso against a textured background, with high contrast and visible grain; the word "desired" printed in cursive below the image.
Photogravure or mezzotint print, close-up of a hand resting on the edge of a wooden chair, with a dark woven basket visible in the upper right; high contrast with soft granular tones; handwritten cursive text below reads "the worst had already come to pass"
Grainy black and white photographic print, a gloved hand holding a cluster of roses and leafy stems against a pale rectangular form, with the word "soulful" in cursive script below the image.
Photogravure or mezzotint print, close-cropped view of two hands resting at the sides of a figure in textured fabric clothing, with a white stripe visible at the neckline; the word "member" printed in script below the image.
Photogravure or offset print, extreme close-up of a person's hand hanging at their side, wearing light-colored trousers, with an ornately carved chair visible at right; high contrast, grainy texture; the word "comedian" printed in lowercase italic type below the image.
Mezzotint or photo-based print, close-cropped torso of a seated figure in a suit jacket, hands clasped in lap; heavy grain and deep shadows; cursive text below reads "lived in the neighborhood"
Artist or Maker
Lorna Simpson
United States, New York, Brooklyn, born 1960
Title
Details
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1996
Medium
21 photogravures
Dimensions
Image: 5 15/16 × 4 15/16 in. (15.08 × 12.54 cm) Primary support: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.32 cm) Overall: 11 × 9 × 1 11/16 in. (27.94 × 22.86 × 4.29 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by the Ralph M. Parsons Fund
Accession Number
AC1997.96.1.3-.23
Classification
Photographs
Collecting Area
Photography