Ruth Orkin, 1921-1985

Artist Overview

Artist name:Ruth Orkin

1921–1985
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Birth: September 3, 1921
Place of Death: New York, New York, United States
Date of Death: January 16, 1985

Works of Art: 20

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...finally rejoices as it's in the groove."

"...finally rejoices as it's in the groove.", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...finally rejoices as it's in the groove."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...finally rejoices as it's in the groove."
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...attacks with brilliant violence..."

"...attacks with brilliant violence...", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...attacks with brilliant violence..."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...attacks with brilliant violence..."
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "He has to keep his feet on the ground"

"He has to keep his feet on the ground", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "He has to keep his feet on the ground"
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"He has to keep his feet on the ground"
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...builds orchestra into a tonal unit."

"...builds orchestra into a tonal unit.", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...builds orchestra into a tonal unit."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...builds orchestra into a tonal unit."
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "Bernstein courts a mood on the keys."

"Bernstein courts a mood on the keys.", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "Bernstein courts a mood on the keys."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"Bernstein courts a mood on the keys."
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...but the spirit soars high and wide"

"...but the spirit soars high and wide", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...but the spirit soars high and wide"
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...but the spirit soars high and wide"
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...or shushes it like an overexuberant child"

"...or shushes it like an overexuberant child", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...or shushes it like an overexuberant child"
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...or shushes it like an overexuberant child"
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...while he energetically cues his men"

"...while he energetically cues his men", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...while he energetically cues his men"
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...while he energetically cues his men"
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "At times he hums with the orchestra,"

"At times he hums with the orchestra,", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "At times he hums with the orchestra,"
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"At times he hums with the orchestra,"
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "This vehement character is not inciting a mob–he is leading an orchestra."

"This vehement character is not inciting a mob–he is leading an orchestra.", 1947

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "This vehement character is not inciting a mob–he is leading an orchestra."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"This vehement character is not inciting a mob–he is leading an orchestra."
1947
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "Mr. Gerald Brockhurst, distinguished portrait painter, sizes up his subject"

"Mr. Gerald Brockhurst, distinguished portrait painter, sizes up his subject", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "Mr. Gerald Brockhurst, distinguished portrait painter, sizes up his subject"
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"Mr. Gerald Brockhurst, distinguished portrait painter, sizes up his subject"
1948
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "Brockhurst examines his subject;..."

"Brockhurst examines his subject;...", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "Brockhurst examines his subject;..."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"Brockhurst examines his subject;..."
1948
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...requests a minor adjustment, but ..."

"...requests a minor adjustment, but ...", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...requests a minor adjustment, but ..."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...requests a minor adjustment, but ..."
1948
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...still not right- lower, please,..."

"...still not right- lower, please,...", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...still not right- lower, please,..."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...still not right- lower, please,..."
1948
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...now a little to the left…"

"...now a little to the left…", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...now a little to the left…"
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...now a little to the left…"
1948
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...that looks about right."

"...that looks about right.", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...that looks about right."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...that looks about right."
1948
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "He studies the position gravely."

"He studies the position gravely.", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "He studies the position gravely."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"He studies the position gravely."
1948
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "Satisfied, he turns to canvas"

"Satisfied, he turns to canvas", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "Satisfied, he turns to canvas"
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"Satisfied, he turns to canvas"
1948
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...and concentrates deeply as..."

"...and concentrates deeply as...", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...and concentrates deeply as..."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...and concentrates deeply as..."
1948
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...swift strokes start a masterpiece."

"...swift strokes start a masterpiece.", 1948

Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), "...swift strokes start a masterpiece."
Ruth Orkin (1921–1985)
"...swift strokes start a masterpiece."
1948

Exhibitions: 2

Politics, Race, Celebrity: Photographs from the Esquire Collection
Luke Jordan, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2019
Art for Ava
Kate Meyer, curator
2020