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W. S. Merwin, New York City
W. S. Merwin, New York City
Object number1987.53.53

W. S. Merwin, New York City

Date1961
Artist (American, 1918-2003)
CultureAmerican
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 9 7/16 x 7 1/2 in. (24 x 19 cm)
Sheet: 9 15/16 x 8 in. (25.2 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artist
On View
Not on view
Period20th c
Classification(s)
Terms
InscribedOn verso, by artist, upper left in pencil: W.S. Merwin / MI 1461 B-30 / Jan. 1961 N.Y.C.; by unidentified hand, lower right corner in pencil: 87.53.53
MarkingsOn printed label, on verso center right [vertically]: © Rollie McKenna / 1 Hancox Street / Stonington, CT 06378 / (203) 535-0110/2126; on printed label [blue with red font], on verso center: Rollie McKenna, Photographer / One Hancox Street / Stonington, Conn. 06378
ProvenanceGift of the artist
DescriptionChest and head of young man with dark hair wearing a cable knit sweater with cityscape view over his right shoulder
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