PARK MEETING INTERRUPTED
Artist
WALLACE M. BARRUS
(born 1930)
Date1978
CountryWylie, Texas, USA
MediumBlack and white photograph
Dimensions39.7 × 49.7 cm (15 5/8 × 19 9/16") (Image)
56.2 × 71.4 cm (22 1/8 × 28 1/8") (Mat)
56.2 × 71.4 cm (22 1/8 × 28 1/8") (Mat)
ClassificationsPhotograph
Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art
Terms
Object number980040028
DescriptionThe image is a black and white photograph of a stage set on which a two figures, one male and one female, are seated on a park bench placed on a low platform center stage; the male figure, on the left, is costumed in a vest, checkered pants with a scarf tied around his neck while the female figure, on the right, is costumed in a tea-length gown with balloon sleeves and a parasol leans resting on her leg. Behind the couple stands a male figure costumed as a police officer and to the right of the couple a male figure stands costumed in a suit and bowler hat with his hands grasping his lapels. Behind the figures is a backdrop appearing to represent a tree.On View
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