San Marcos, Texas
Photograph
1964 (made)
1964 (made)
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Winogrand is known for his rapidly composed street photographs, which often include humorous juxtapositions. By pointing his camera from the illuminated interior into the dark night, capturing the blank silhouettes of the advertising images taped to the window, he presents a mysterious and melancholic view of two intertwined elements of modern American life: fast food and the car. The man and car outside appear as if seated at the table, sharing a meal with four empty chairs.
Object details
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Title | San Marcos, Texas (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Gelatin silver print |
Brief description | Photograph by Garry Winogrand, 'San Marcos, Texas', 1964, gelatin silver print |
Physical description | Photograph of a view of the interior of a fast food cafe, with a window showing a view to an outside parking lot and a parked car. Advertising images are adhered to the verso of the window. There is a table and four chairs located in the foreground. |
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Summary | Winogrand is known for his rapidly composed street photographs, which often include humorous juxtapositions. By pointing his camera from the illuminated interior into the dark night, capturing the blank silhouettes of the advertising images taped to the window, he presents a mysterious and melancholic view of two intertwined elements of modern American life: fast food and the car. The man and car outside appear as if seated at the table, sharing a meal with four empty chairs. |
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Accession number | PH.142-1987 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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