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Emmet Gowin

Nancy, Twine and Blanket Construction, Danville, Virginia, 1971

Description

Maker

Emmet Gowin (American, b. 1941), (RISD MFA 1967, Photography)

Title

Nancy, Twine and Blanket Construction, Danville, Virginia, 1971

Year

1971

Medium

  • gelatin silver print

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • gelatin silver print

Materials

silver print

Dimensions

20.3 x 25.1 cm (8 x 9 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signed and dated at bottom on back in pencil:31 Nancy and Cloth Blanket Danville Va-1971 emmet gowin

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum purchase with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts

Object Number

73.178

Type

  • Photographs

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

RISD and Photography
Jun 05, 2008 – Oct 26, 2008

Label copy

Students of Callahan, Connor and Gowin perhaps both took from him the idea that photographs can be quiet, subjective meditations. Connor has traveled the world photographing ancient and powerful cultures in touch with the natural world. Her images seem to capture the spirituality of a place. Humankind’s relationship to land has also been an important part of Gowin’s exploration. The photographs here are from an extended series that focuses on his wife’s family and the Virginia property where its members have lived for four generations. Callahan’s images of family were an example to Gowin, as they demonstrated that one need not travel far to discover a potent subject. Pictured here is Gowin’s niece, Nancy, revealing the marvel of everyday life.

The RISD Eye
Photographs by Faculty and Alumni from the Permanent Collection
Mar 08, 1991 – May 05, 1991

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Emmet Gowin (American, b. 1941)
Nancy, Twine and Blanket Construction, Danville, Virginia, 1971, 1971
Gelatin silver print
20.3 x 25.1 cm (8 x 9 7/8 inches)
Museum purchase with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts 73.178

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