Ted and Rowdy, a Framed Photograph by Bruce Weber

Description

In this 1987 photogravure, Bruce Weber captures Ted and a golden retriever, Rowdy, just after a swim in an Adirondack lake. Ted stands barefoot on a wooden dock, water still glistening on his skin, smiling into the distance with the ease of someone who knows he’s exactly where he’s meant to be. In his arms, Rowdy—drenched and happy—gazes directly at the camera, his wide face expression but full of quiet joy. The lake behind them lies still, the air thick with the warmth of late afternoon. We’ve custom framed the photograph with a deep chip-carved profile and a thin gold filet—elevating a fleeting moment into something enduring.

Best known for his portraits of American rituals of summer, Weber has spent his career documenting life at the edges of lakes, beaches, and back porches—where strength and vulnerability often meet. His images feel lived-in and time, evoking memory rather than spectacle. This one, tactile and sunlit, is no exception: an ode to companionship, and the magic of ordinary moments.See

Dimensions

20.25ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 22.75ʺH

Styles

Adirondack

American

Modern

Frame Type

Framed

Art Subjects

Figure

Portrait

Sport

Period

1980s

Country of Origin

United States

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Photography

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Black

Condition Notes

Wear commensurate with age and use.Wear commensurate with age and use.