The intimate portraiture of Alice Neel captured in motion
In short: Explore a rare glimpse into the work of Alice Neel through The Met's extensive moving-image archive. This film provides context on her artistic legacy as part of a major retrospective of museum history.
This film is part of a series released to commemorate The Met’s 150th anniversary in 2020. It draws from an archive of over 1,500 films dating back to the 1920s, which includes artist profiles and process films documenting specific art-making techniques.
By showcasing Neel's work within this collection, the film offers a deeper look at how her portraits function as 'gifts'—capturing the essence of her subjects. It serves as an educational tool for understanding both the artist's personal style and the museum's role in preserving moving-image history.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Alice Neel: They Are Their Own Gifts, 1978 | From the Vaults
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