Object number2005.30.9

Wishing Tree

Portfolio/Seriesfrom the project Harlem Document

Date1937

Artist Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991)

CultureAmerican

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 6 5/8 x 10 1/8 in. (16.8 x 25.7 cm)
Sheet: 11 x 14 in. (28 x 35.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Arthur and Jeanne Cohen in honor of Juliette Cohen, class of 2005*This credit line is for the display/publication of a single photo or small group of photos--for larger groups please contact Mr. Cohen regarding a change in credit

On View

Not on view

Period20th c

Classification(s)

Photograph

SignedOn recto, signed lower right margin in ink: Aaron Siskind

InscribedOn verso, by unidentified hand, lower edge in pencil: 6 / Harlem c1937 Wishing Tree FLLAC2005.30.9

BibliographySiskind, Aaron, Maricia Battle, and Ann. Banks. Harlem: Photographs 1932-1940. Washington, D.C.: National Museum of American Art, 1990, p. 25

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DescriptionBlack and white image of a group of young boys standing around and looking at a tree stump. A young girl stands off to the side in the midground and looks out at the view. Visible in the background are buildings, streets, and cars.

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