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[Figure in front of torn screen]

Artist Ralph Eugene Meatyard (American, 1925 - 1972)
Dateca. 1956-1958
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage and sheet: 7 1/2 × 9 9/16 inches (19.05 × 24.29 cm)
Mount: 14 × 11 inches (35.56 × 27.94 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Object number2005.27.1830
SignedSigned by photographer's widow, on mount verso, top left corner, in blue pen: "Madelyn O. Meatyard".
InscribedOn mount verso, top left corner, in pencil: "wall - in -"
Markingsnone
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DescriptionImage of figure standing behind torn screen.
Copyright© Estate of Ralph Eugene Meatyard
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