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Artist:
Rick Chapman, born 1966  Search this
Sitter:
Venus Williams, born 17 Jun 1980  Search this
Medium:
Selenium-toned gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
Image/Sheet: 35.7 × 35.5 cm (14 1/16 × 14")
Mat: 54.61 x 50.8 cm (21 1/2 x 20")
Mount: 54 × 50.6 cm (21 1/4 × 19 15/16")
Type:
Photograph
Place:
United States\Florida\Palm Beach\West Palm Beach
Date:
2006 (printed 2007)
Exhibition Label:
Born Lynwood, California
Although the Williams sisters are frequently considered as a pair, they have distinct personalities and each has been a champion in her own right. As the older sibling, Venus had the weight of being first, not least in asserting the way that the sisters play: powerful and with an all-out athleticism that is ferocious to watch. Although the sisters are uncomfortable playing each other, theirs is one of the transcendent rivalries of sports. The Williams sisters have monopolized the major trophies in recent tennis history; Venus trails only Serena in titles won on the women’s tour. Venus has won nine Grand Slam tournaments, an Olympic Gold Medal (2000), and numerous doubles titles playing with her sister. Her game has fluctuated in recent years because of health and injury problems, and while her career is clearly at a crossroads, she remains a dominant player when in form.
Venus Williams nacida en 1980
Nacida en Lynwood, California
Aunque a las hermanas Williams se les suele considerar un dúo, sus personalidades son muy distintas y cada una ha sido campeona por derecho propio. Siendo la mayor, Venus tuvo la carga de ir abriendo el camino, incluso en el estilo de juego que las caracteriza: enérgico y de un atletismo feroz. Aunque las hermanas no se sienten cómodas jugando una contra la otra, su rivalidad ha pasado a los anales del deporte. Han monopolizado los principales trofeos de los últimos tiempos, y en cantidad de títulos ganados en el circuito femenino Venus ocupa el segundo lugar, después de Serena. Venus ha ganado nueve torneos del Grand Slam, una medalla de oro olímpica (2000) y numerosos títulos en dobles junto a su hermana. Su juego ha tenido fluctuaciones en años recientes por motivos de salud y lesiones, y aunque es evidente que su carrera se encuentra en una encrucijada, sigue siendo una de las principales tenistas cuando está forma.
Rick Chapman (nacido en 1966)
Impresión en gelatina de plata virada al selenio, 2006 (impresa en 2007)
Donación del artista y ESPN
Topic:
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Venus Williams: Female  Search this
Venus Williams: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Tennis  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of the artist and ESPN
Object number:
NPG.2013.84.38
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
©2006 Rick Chapman
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm41e0f30b7-3a38-44fc-ac90-86b2d60efd23
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2013.84.38