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Memphis (Rosa Sleeping)

A light-skinned woman sleeps on a large bed with yellow pillows and a yellow floral comforter that covers her torso. Her legs are exposed, and her ankles are crossed. The closet behind her is lit red. There is a yellow shoe rack on the door and a TV playing static on the other side of the room.

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  • A light-skinned woman sleeps on a large bed with yellow pillows and a yellow floral comforter that covers her torso. Her legs are exposed, and her ankles are crossed. The closet behind her is lit red. There is a yellow shoe rack on the door and a TV playing static on the other side of the room.

Date:

1971, printed 2004

Artist:

William Eggleston
American, born 1939

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 1

Department

Photography and Media

Artist

William Eggleston

Title

Memphis (Rosa Sleeping)

Place

United States (Artist's nationality)

Date

Made 1971

Medium

Dye imbibition print, from the portfolio "Dust Bells 1" (2004)

Dimensions

Image: 44.7 × 30.2 cm (17 5/8 × 11 15/16 in.); Paper: 50.7 × 40.2 cm (20 × 15 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Kay Torshen; Amanda Taub Veazie Acquisition Fund

Reference Number

2019.9

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