Istanbul (Sisters)
Artist
Andres Serrano
(American, b. 1950)
CultureAmerican
Date1996
MediumPlatinum print
DimensionsOverall, Image: 9 11/16 × 8 in. (24.6 × 20.3 cm)
Overall, Support: 11 3/4 × 10 in. (29.8 × 25.4 cm)
Overall, Mat: 20 × 16 1/16 in. (50.8 × 40.8 cm)
Overall, Support: 11 3/4 × 10 in. (29.8 × 25.4 cm)
Overall, Mat: 20 × 16 1/16 in. (50.8 × 40.8 cm)
InscribedSigned on verso "13/125"
Credit LineGift of Joyce F. and Robert B. Menschel
Object number2007.12.88
Not on view
DescriptionThis platinum print is of two women who are in the traditional Muslim dress that covers the body, head and hair and the low part of the face below the eyes. The two women are standing very close to each other and touch their hands and heads together. Both women are wearing rings.ProvenanceCollection of Robert B. and Joyce F. Menschel, New York; Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Virginia, Gift of Joyce F. and Robert B. Menschel, 2007 Exhibition History"The Nexus," Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach, VA, January 25 - April 28, 2013.
