Photograph by
Eli Reed, American, born 1946
Owned by
Corcoran Gallery of Art, American, 1890 - 2014
Date
1999
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 12 1/16 × 18 3/8 in. (30.6 × 46.6 cm)
H x W (sheet): 15 15/16 × 19 7/8 in. (40.5 × 50.5 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of a person sleeping outside of a store by Eli Reed. In the foreground center is a makeshift bed composed of blankets and pillows on the tile floor. On top of the bed, the shape of a person and a plaid garment is just visible underneath a dark colored blanket with a white flower pattern. To the right of frame is a shopping cart filled with items. To the left is a tall white framed mirror which reflects the bedding and cart. Behind the bedding, the brightly lit interior of a home goods store is visible through a large plate glass window. Inside the store is a large mattress with with the top inclined and a large teddy bear resting in the middle. There is a tall plant next to a mattress which is resting vertically against a wall. There are two (2) easels in the room with the signs turned away from the window. The photograph is matted.
Place depicted
San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Corcoran Gallery Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Art
Housing
Photography
Poverty
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Gift of Eli Reed)
Object number
2018.76.113
Restrictions & Rights
© Eli Reed/Magum Photos
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd537d4cc38-fc44-4dac-a2ec-b5e99c064769

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