Self Portraits
PhotographerPhotographed by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Dateafter 1972
MediumPhotography; color Polaroid instant prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 3in. (7.9 x 7.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (10.5 x 8.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (10.5 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionSeven Polaroid self portraits, many of which show the subject making faces. In one, he is holding up a lantern to his face and sticking part of the metal handle into his nose. In most photographs, Welling is depicted from the shoulders up, although in a couple of them more of his torso is visible. He is wearing hats in four of them, and in one, a military uniform with handmade "medals."
Object number2012.284.640-.646
MarkingsVerso of prints, stamped in black: manufacturer's numberBottom right, stamped in black ink: "POLAROID"NotesDate Note: The Polaroid SX-70, which is the camera Welling used, was manufactured from 1972-1981.
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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