Photograph by Richard Avedon %C2%A9The Richard Avedon Foundation
Buster Keaton, Comedian, 1952
Richard Avedon; Publisher: Richard Avedonexpand_more
Gelatin silver print (printed 1970)expand_more
The Christina N. and Swan J. Turnblad Memorial Fundexpand_more 81.94.2
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Considered one of film history's greatest comedic actors, Joseph Francis Keaton (1895-1966) began acting in vaudeville at age three. He discovered early on that, "the more serious I turned, the bigger laugh I got." Though the comedian is not smiling here, Avedon's image hints at Keaton's nature via rakish angles and composition. Elements are arranged to frame the eyes and face. Keaton's fingers appear light and loose around the hat's brim, contradicting his stone-faced expression.
Details
- Title
- Buster Keaton, Comedian
- Artist Life
- 1923-2004
- Role
- Photographer
- Accession Number
- 81.94.2
- Curator Approved
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Photograph by Richard Avedon ©The Richard Avedon Foundation