Vertical Subway

Artist Michael Spano (American, born 1949)

Date1978

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 48 1/8 x 19 5/8 inches (122.24 x 49.85 cm)
Sheet: 49 5/8 x 21 3/8 inches (126.05 x 54.29 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2011.67.55

Signedon front, in pencil: "14/25 Michael Spano 94"

MarkingsEditioned and dated on recto

Edition/State/Proofed. 14/25

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DescriptionPassengers on subway car. Two figures on knees looking out of window, with only the lower half of their bodies visible, two children, sleeping, on lap of figure whose head is out of the frame, sitting next to man in hat with dread-locks. Passengers standing in the background.

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