Volcano 1

Artist Aaron Siskind (American, 1903 - 1991)

Date1980

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 × 14 1/2 inches (36.83 × 36.83 cm)

Credit LineGift of Drs. Antonio S. and Luz S. Racela

Object numberF96-49/16

Signedlower right margin, in pen

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DescriptionDark, detailed view of lava flow which forms creases or folds in the upper left corner that give way to a smoother creacked surface in the center of the image. The glob of lava in the center is highlighted and looks almost anthropomorphic.

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