Untitled – My Wife Is Acceptable. Our relationship is satisfactory. Edgar G. Edgar looks splendid here. His power and strength of character come through. He is a very private person who is not demonstrative of his affection; that has never made me unhappy.

Jim Goldberg, Untitled--My Wife Is Acceptable. Our relationship is satisfactory. Edgar G. Edgar looks splendid here. His power and strength of character come through. He is a very private person who is not demonstrative of his affection; that has never made me unhappy. I accept him as he is. We are totally devoted to each other. Regina Goldstine Dear Jim: May you be as lucky in marriage!, from the series Rich and Poor, 1982, selenium toned gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by George D. Widener and Eleanor Widener Dixon, 1988.19.24, © 1977-1985, Jim Goldberg
Copied Jim Goldberg, Untitled--My Wife Is Acceptable. Our relationship is satisfactory. Edgar G. Edgar looks splendid here. His power and strength of character come through. He is a very private person who is not demonstrative of his affection; that has never made me unhappy., 1982, selenium toned gelatin silver print, sheet: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 28.0 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by George D. Widener and Eleanor Widener Dixon, 1988.19.24, © 1977-1985, Jim Goldberg

Artwork Details

Title
Untitled – My Wife Is Acceptable. Our relationship is satisfactory. Edgar G. Edgar looks splendid here. His power and strength of character come through. He is a very private person who is not demonstrative of his affection; that has never made me unhappy. I accept him as he is. We are totally devoted to each other. Regina Goldstine Dear Jim: May you be as lucky in marriage!, from the series Rich and Poor
Artist
Date
1982
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 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 group — family
  • Architecture Interior — domestic
Object Number
1988.19.24
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1988.19.24