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Laughter #2

Artist Ralph Eugene Meatyard (American, 1925 - 1972)
Date1968
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage and sheet: 6 7/8 × 7 inches (17.46 × 17.78 cm)
Mount: 17 × 14 inches (43.18 × 35.56 cm)
Mat (original): 18 × 14 inches (45.72 × 35.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Object number2005.27.1887
SignedOn mount verso, center, in black pen: "Laughter #2 / Ralph Eugene Meatyard"
InscribedOn mat verso, top left corner, in pencil: "9A-48- / Neg-414 / mono p 17 Emblems + Rites"
Markingsnone
On View
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Collections
DescriptionVintage gelatin silver print; trimmed & mounted on Sheldon Memorial Gallery mount ("Five Photographer's" show). Image of man with blurry face seated next to posters on wall.
Copyright© Estate of Ralph Eugene Meatyard
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