Untitled – Much of my life is spent managing and controlling things. This room is a place where I can sit back, and let go of the effort to be so powerful. At times, I feel much more power in art than I feel in myself. It’s a good feeling., from the series

Jim Goldberg, Untitled--Much of my life is spent managing and controlling things. This room is a place where I can sit back, and let go of the effort to be so powerful. At times, I feel much more power in art than I feel in myself. It's a good feeling., from the series Rich and Poor, 1981, printed 1984, selenium toned gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by George D. Widener and Eleanor Widener Dixon, 1988.19.17, © 1977-1985, Jim Goldberg
Copied Jim Goldberg, Untitled--Much of my life is spent managing and controlling things. This room is a place where I can sit back, and let go of the effort to be so powerful. At times, I feel much more power in art than I feel in myself. It's a good feeling., from the series, 1981, printed 1984, selenium toned gelatin silver print, sheet: 14 x 11 in. (35.5 x 28.0 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by George D. Widener and Eleanor Widener Dixon, 1988.19.17, © 1977-1985, Jim Goldberg

Artwork Details

Title
Untitled – Much of my life is spent managing and controlling things. This room is a place where I can sit back, and let go of the effort to be so powerful. At times, I feel much more power in art than I feel in myself. It’s a good feeling., from the series Rich and Poor
Artist
Date
1981, printed 1984
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet: 14 x 11 in. (35.5 x 28.0 cm.)
Copyright
© 1977-1985, Jim Goldberg
Credit Line
Museum purchase made possible by George D. Widener and Eleanor Widener Dixon
Mediums Description
selenium toned gelatin silver print
Classifications
Keywords
  • Portrait male — unidentified — Gardiner
  • Object — art object — painting
  • Architecture Interior
Object Number
1988.19.17
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1988.19.17