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Gavel and Ashtray on Court Desk with Men Conversing in Background
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Gavel and Ashtray on Court Desk with Men Conversing in Background

Artist W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918 - 1978)
Date1955-1956
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 13 9/16 x 8 11/16 inches (34.45 x 22.07 cm)
Mount: 16 3/4 x 11 5/8 inches (42.55 x 29.53 cm)
Mat: 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.64 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2012.16.5
Signedon front of mat, lower right corner, signed in pencil “Smith”
Markingson back of mount, upper left corner, in pencil “13030” on back of mount, top right corner, in pencil “13030” on back of mount, upper right corner, in pencil “PT-279-A2” on back of mount, upper center, in pencil “E-4 / R-115 / 16” [numeral 16 circled] on back of mount, lower center, in pencil “ 7 ” on back of mount, lower right, in pencil “Pl - 44 / 11 ¾ x 16 7/8 / COOL GRE” on back of mount, lower right, in pencil “JK620” on back of mount, lower left, in pencil “spotted 1/16/71 / S. De…” [signature illeg.]
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DescriptionImage of desk with a gavel, ashtray and envelope; three men in suits conversing in background.
Copyright© The Heirs of W. Eugene Smith
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