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Blind boy feeling light, New York City
Blind boy feeling light, New York City

Blind boy feeling light, New York City

Artist Charles Harbutt (American, 1935 - 2015)
Date1961
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 8 x 12 inches (20.32 x 30.48 cm)
Framed: 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 inches (42.55 x 52.71 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Object number2005.27.4007
InscribedSigned/Titled/Dated Signed Charles Harbutt in artist's hand "Charles Harbutt" center verso and "Blind Boy Feeling Light, NYC - 1961" below Verso Notations "AVL ExH 62-24-2;3/36 Verso, LR
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DescriptionVintage gelatin silver print of boy who is blind 'feeling' the light reflectiion on the wall. Signature, title and date on back of print.Provenance
Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO, 1999;
Given by Hallmark Cards, Inc. to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2005.
Copyright© Estate of Charles Harbutt
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