Ralph Gibson, If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Images of Ralph Gibson, If & (Silk)

If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

- Short Black-and-white portrait of a female mannequin in a collared jacket posing in a brightly lit window
If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

- Short In a black-and-white portrait photograph, a feminine person with angular features gazes downward. They wear a dark sweater and appear to be holding a mask against their torso.
If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

- Short In a black-and-white close-up photo, a person's face and neck are shown in profile from the bridge of the nose down. The person has thin lips, a strong jawline, and long medium-dark hair.
If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

- Short Black-and-white photograph of a long-haired woman's face in focus but half hidden by the black shadow cast by the severe bust of a man
If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

- Short A black-and-white photo shows a light-skinned, feminine person with dark hair looking directly at you with light, striking eyes. Their mouth is open and their hair suggest movement, as if the shot were candid.
If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

- Short Black-and-white photograph of a person whose arm is bent in the foreground holding a white cloth over the eyes, which casts a black shadow on the rest of the face.
If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

If & (Silk), 1971–1981
Gelatin silver prints
11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wolff, 1982.62.a-o
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago
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