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Truman Capote, New York, 1948
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Irving Penn’s portrait of author Truman Capote (1924–1984) is a widely recognized photograph. Taken when Capote was 24 years old and gaining critical recognition for his short stories, the portrait is anything but a celebration of the author’s confidence. With his hands shoved into his pockets, his legs tucked up and hidden in a too-big coat, and his body wedged in a corner of the photographer’s studio, the portrait instead captures Capote’s vulnerability at a pivotal moment in his career.
Details
- Title
- Truman Capote, New York
- Artist Life
- 1917 - 2009
- Role
- Photographer
- Accession Number
- 2013.35.125
- Curator Approved
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Photograph by Irving Penn, © by Irving Penn