Object number2000.38.5

Eleanor, Chicago

Datec. 1952

Artist Harry Callahan (American, 1912-1999)

CultureAmerican

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 7 7/8 x 9 13/16 in. (20 x 25 cm)
Sheet: 7 7/8 x 9 13/16 in. (20 x 25 cm)
Matted: 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Barbara and Gene Polk

On View

Not on view

Period20th c

Classification(s)

Photograph

SignedOn recto, signed lower right margin in pencil: Harry Callahan

InscribedOn verso, possibly by artist, upper center edge in pencil: S101; by unidentified hand, lower right edge: FLLAC 2000.38.5

BibliographySzarkowski, John. Callahan. New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1976, p. 101 ProvenanceGift of Barbara and Gene Polk
DescriptionImage of a woman in a winter coat with a scarf around her head stands looking directly outward with her hands clasped, a gold band is visible on her wedding finger, the shadow of the photographer is visible on her left and dense winter woods are behind them

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