Object number2003.47.4

Surface of the Sea

Datebefore 1979

Artist Peter Hujar (American, 1934-1987)

CultureAmerican

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (40 x 40 cm)
Sheet: 20 1/16 x 16 1/8 in. (51 x 41 cm)
Matted: 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Stephen Koch

On View

Not on view

Period20th c

Classification(s)

Photograph

InscribedOn verso, by unidentified hand, lower center in pencil: Surface of the Sea; by Stephen Koch, Executor, lower right within estate # stamp in pencil: 901-2 / Stephen Koch; by unidentified hand, lower center edge in pencil: FLLAC2003.47.4

Markings On verso, stamped lower right corner: FROM THE ESTATE #; stamped lower center: COPYRIGHT 19[87 in pencil] / THE ESTATE OF PETER HUJAR / NOT TO BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM / WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM / THE ESTATE; stamped lower left: THE ESTATE OF PETER HUJAR / STEPHEN KOCH EXECUTOR / PRINTED BY THE ARTIST

BibliographyEPH 901-2 (Estate of Peter Hujar)ProvenanceGift of Stephen Koch
DescriptionPrinted on Agfa paper. Waves of water with varying tonalities and lighter at the center

Object information is a work in progress and may be updated as new research findings emerge. To help improve this record, please email loebcollections@vassar.edu