Soul Man
Artist
Barkley L. Hendricks
(Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1945–2017)
Date1978 (printed 2010)
MediumDigital chromogenic print on Kodak Endura Matte paper
DimensionsImage/sheet: 30 × 20 inches (76.2 × 50.8 cm)
ClassificationsPhotograph
Credit LineGift of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York
Object number2010.16.3
Collections
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- ART OF THE UNITED STATES
- MODERN & CONTEMPORARY
Editionedition of 3
Label TextHendricks worked consistently as a photographer beginning in the mid 1960s, and while at Yale University from 1970-1972 he studied with the acclaimed photographer Walker Evans.
This photograph embodies many of the central traits of Hendricks's work. Formal balance, unique cropping and attention to light and reflection are characteristics found in both his paintings and photographs. It also demonstrates his broader interest in American realism, portraiture, landscape, social engagement and humor.
Soul Man was taken in Hendricks's home town of Philadelphia.
This photograph embodies many of the central traits of Hendricks's work. Formal balance, unique cropping and attention to light and reflection are characteristics found in both his paintings and photographs. It also demonstrates his broader interest in American realism, portraiture, landscape, social engagement and humor.
Soul Man was taken in Hendricks's home town of Philadelphia.