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Tina Barney — Jill and Polly in the Bathroom
Tina Barney

Jill and Polly in the Bathroom

"Jill and Polly in the Bathroom" exemplifies Tina Barney's signature style of large scale chromogenic prints that capture intimate domestic moments within affluent American interiors. The work depicts two figures in a private bathroom space, rendered with the detailed realism and bright, naturalistic color characteristic of Barney's documentary approach to family and social life. Flush mounted to emphasize the photograph's materiality and immediacy, the print invites viewers into the quotidian rituals of her subjects while subtly exploring themes of privacy, identity, and social class.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.

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April 2, 2025

Lot 43

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Tina Barney, Jill and Polly in the Bathroom

"Jill and Polly in the Bathroom" exemplifies Tina Barney's signature style of large scale chromogenic prints that capture intimate domestic moments within affluent American interiors. The work depicts two figures in a private bathroom space, rendered with the detailed realism and bright, naturalistic color characteristic of Barney's documentary approach to family and social life. Flush mounted to emphasize the photograph's materiality and immediacy, the print invites viewers into the quotidian rituals of her subjects while subtly exploring themes of privacy, identity, and social class.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Domestic Interior, Color Photography, 20th Century Photography, American Artist, Staged Photography, Narrative Realism, Contemporary Art, Affluent lifestyle, Intimate Portraiture, Staged Documentary

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