For some time I had observed this lonely man sitting in his doorway. This day, I saw the small dog perched on his lap. I was told by a neighbor that she had given him the dog to keep him company — I have not seen the man or the dog again

Elinor Cahn, For some time I had observed this lonely man sitting in his doorway. This day, I saw the small dog perched on his lap. I was told by a neighbor that she had given him the dog to keep him company -- I have not seen the man or the dog again, 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.282
Copied Elinor Cahn, For some time I had observed this lonely man sitting in his doorway. This day, I saw the small dog perched on his lap. I was told by a neighbor that she had given him the dog to keep him company -- I have not seen the man or the dog again, 1979, gelatin silver print, image: 7 18 × 7 in. (18.1 × 17.8 cm) sheet: 10 × 7 78 in. (25.4 × 20.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.282

Artwork Details

Title
For some time I had observed this lonely man sitting in his doorway. This day, I saw the small dog perched on his lap. I was told by a neighbor that she had given him the dog to keep him company — I have not seen the man or the dog again
Artist
Date
1979
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
image: 7 18 × 7 in. (18.1 × 17.8 cm) sheet: 10 × 7 78 in. (25.4 × 20.0 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts
Mediums Description
gelatin silver print
Classifications
Keywords
  • Animal — dog
  • Cityscape — Maryland — Baltimore
  • Figure male — elderly — full length
  • Architecture Exterior — detail — door
Object Number
1983.63.282