Jessica (from the series Mayflowers Long Forgotten), 2003
Carrie Mae Weems
(American, born 1953)
Location: University of Washington, Seattle
- ABOUT THE ARTWORK
In her portrait 'Jessica'—part of the 'Mayflowers Long Forgotten' series—artist Carrie Mae Weems re-imagines formal, 19th century portrait photography to honor a young African American girl. The artist is known for work that draws attention to and re-orders ideas of race, class, and gender.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with University of Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
- Material Category
Work on paper - photograph
- Medium
Toned incorporated color coupler print
- Dimensions
30 in x 24 in
- ID Number
WSAC2005.013.000
- Artist Location
New York, United States
LOCATION INFORMATION
- Agency
University of Washington
- Artwork Location
University of Washington
Kane Hall, First Floor Lobby- WA County
King
- Setting
Interior
- Site Type
University
- Address
15 Ave. NE, between NE Pacific and NE 45th streets
Seattle, WA 98195- Geo. Coordinates
47.6565649154538 | -122.30942046627047
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