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Turrita Mater

Series TitleViews from the Shoreline Series
Artist Ruth Thorne-Thomsen (American, born 1943)
Date1986
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 4 3/4 x 3 11/16 inches (12.07 x 9.37 cm)
Sheet: 8 7/16 x 7 1/16 inches (21.43 x 17.94 cm)
Mat: 14 x 11 inches (35.56 x 27.94 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artist
Object number2012.38.68
SignedOn sheet verso, lower left, in pencil: "R. Thorne-Thomsen"
InscribedOn sheet verso, bottom, in pencil: "Views from the shoreline / Co, 1986 (AP)"; On mat recto, bottom, in pencil: "Turrita Mater Views from the shoreline - co. 1986 AP"; On mat verso, upper left corner, 1/4" round yellow sticker; On mat verso, lower left, in pencil: "(3)".
Markingsnone
Edition/State/ProofA.P.
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionImage of silhouette with image of winding road and stone buildings superimposed on top; tiny palm trees, sand and sky in surrounding landscape.
Copyright© Ruth Thorne-Thomsen
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