Artist
Naomi Savage (American, 1927–2005)American, 1927–2005
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Halo
- from the portfolio: Naomi Savage, 1981
Date1980, printed 1981
MediumGelatin silver print with applied color
DimensionsImage: 12 9/16 × 10 in. (31.9 × 25.4 cm)
Sheet: 12 9/16 x 10 in. (31.9 x 25.4 cm)
Sheet: 12 9/16 x 10 in. (31.9 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Neal Dearling
Object number83.282.8
Not on view
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Department
PhotographyObject Type
Naomi Savage’s work is often discussed in the context of her uncle and teacher,
Man Ray, her photographs stand alone as innovative contributions to a revival
of alternative photographic processes that began in the 1960s. The subtle hints
of pastel in Halo offer a glimpse into the artist’s technical breadth,
demonstrating her interest in combining traditional photographic techniques
with hand-drawn elements and abstracted forms. For Savage, each work in her
eponymous portfolio is meant to “present [her] view of the world with humor,
beauty, and unique variations.”
ProvenanceNeal Dearling; given to MFAH, 1983.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in pencil, recto, lower left of mat: Halo
Signed in pencil, recto, lower right of mat: Naomi Savage 1980
Signed in pencil, recto, bottom right over image: N. Savage
Inscribed in pencil, verso, bottom right: Halo
Stamped in black ink, verso, bottom right: Naomi Savage
Signed in pencil, recto, lower right of mat: Naomi Savage 1980
Signed in pencil, recto, bottom right over image: N. Savage
Inscribed in pencil, verso, bottom right: Halo
Stamped in black ink, verso, bottom right: Naomi Savage
Signed in pencil, recto, lower right of mat: Naomi Savage 1980
Signed in pencil, recto, bottom right over image: N. Savage
Signed in pencil, recto, bottom right over image: N. Savage
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Naomi Savage
1955/1980, printed 1981
Inkless intaglio with applied charcoal, edition 4/20
83.282.7
