A black-and-white portrait photograph of a White woman with long hair, wearing a bikini top and athletic shorts.

Charlene Van Tighem, physical therapist, Augusta, Montana, 6/23/83

Richard Avedon (1923-2004)

Date

1983, printed 1985
Object Type

Photographs
Medium

Gelatin silver print
Dimensions

Image: 56 1/4 x 45 in.
Mount: 60 x 47 in.
Inscriptions

Print recto:
signed l.r.: Avedon A.P. 1/2
Mount verso:
signed l.c.: Avedon A.P. 1/2
stamped: IN THE AMERICAN WEST \ A project commissioned by the \ Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas. \ Richard Avedon warrants and represents that, \ aside from the signed and numbered photographs \ in this edition of 6 plus 2 artist's proofs, no \ other original prints of this photograph will be \ made by him or under his authority except for one \ 80 1/2 x 64 1/2" print made for exhibition purposes. \ This photograph may not be reproduced without \ the written permission of Richard Avedon Inc. \ Copyright 1985 by Richard Avedon Inc. \ All rights reserved. \ This photograph was printed in 1985. \ Charlene Van Tighem, physical therapist \ Augusta, Montana, 6/23/83 \ This photograph was printed for and first exhibited \ at the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas \ September 14 - November 17, 1985.
Credit Line

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas
Accession Number

P1985.28.1
Copyright

© The Richard Avedon Foundation

Avedon's West

On view through October 1, 2023

2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Richard Avedon, renowned fashion and portrait photographer. As part of a national celebration, the Carter is showcasing 13 works from the acclaimed series In the American West, which the Museum commissioned in 1979 and premiered in 1985.

Location: Off view

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