Wegman, William. Reflecting, 1988, printed before 1992. Gelatin silver print , Image: 25.9 x 26 cm (10 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.); Paper: 35.4 x 27.8 cm (13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in.). Gift of Tom E. Hinson and Diana S. Tittle, 2022.66. Copyrighted.

Reflecting

1988, printed before 1992

William Wegman

William Wegman (American, 1943-)

Photography

Reflecting, 1988, printed before 1992. William Wegman (American, 1943-). Gelatin silver print ; image: 25.9 x 26 cm (10 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.); paper: 35.4 x 27.8 cm (13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Tom E. Hinson and Diana S. Tittle 2022.66 William Wegman, who draws, paints, and has worked as a video and conceptual artist, is best known for his droll portraits of his pet Weimaraner. His images often contain visual puns or irrational setups that encourage viewers to take a second look. Wegman's work reminds us that what we expect to see often colors our interpretation of what is actually there. In this image, is the water reflecting the dog, or the dog reflecting about the water?

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Wegman, William
Classification: Photograph
Formatted Medium: Gelatin silver print
Medium: gelatin, silver, print
Dimensions: Image: 25.9 x 26 cm (10 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.); Paper: 35.4 x 27.8 cm (13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: Written in pencil, verso: “WW.1099.6” Inscription: Written in pencil, verso: “7/7 Reflecting William Wegman (signed) 1988” Inscription: Written in pencil, verso: “TR 16255/104” Inscription: Written in pencil, verso: “WW.514.Y”
Departments: Photography
Accession Number: 2022.66
Credit Line: Gift of Tom E. Hinson and Diana S. Tittle
Rights Statement: Copyrighted