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Series Title: Social Graces

Jean Sabatine’s Sixtieth Birthday, May 1992

1992

Larry Fink

(American, 1941–2023)
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Culture
America
Medium
gelatin silver print
Measurements
Image: 25.2 x 24.8 cm (9 15/16 x 9 3/4 in.); Paper: 35.2 x 27.7 cm (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mark Schwartz and Bettina Katz in honor of Barbara Tannenbaum 2012.463.81
Copyright
© Larry Fink
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
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Did You Know?

Jean is the matriarch of the Sabatine family, who are the artist’s neighbors in rural Pennsylvania.

Description

One of the most lyrical moments in Social Graces, this scene centers on a cake that is a little lopsided, but obviously made with love. Shot outdoors, the figures are kissed by a gentle natural light. The young girl becomes a conduit for our memories of the magic of celebrations and the anticipation of sugary delights.
A square black-and-white photograph depicts an older woman and a young girl with light skin tones at an outdoor table. On our right, the woman leans forward to blow out candles on a rectangular cake. She wears a patterned top and headband. To our left, the girl wears a polka-dot top labeled "PORTOFINO." An IGA Lemon-Lime Soda can sits on the checkered tablecloth. Foliage and a third person fill the background.

Jean Sabatine’s Sixtieth Birthday, May 1992

1992

Larry Fink

(American, 1941–2023)
America

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