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Christo, Artists' Hands

Artist Rena Small (American, born 1954)
Date1985
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches (49.53 x 39.37 cm)
Sheet: 20 1/16 x 15 15/16 inches (50.96 x 40.48 cm)
Credit LineGift of Rena Small
Object number2012.61.2
SignedSigned, dated and editioned on front of sheet, lower right, in pen “4/10 Rena Small 1985”
InscribedInscribed on front of sheet, lower left, in black pen “CHRISTO NYC ARTISTS’ HANDS” and on back of sheet, center, in black pen “4/5 Christo Jul 1 – 1985 NYC / “Artists Hands” / © Rena Small 1985 12/21/85 LA Calif.”
Edition/State/Proofed. 4/10
On View
Not on view
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DescriptionImage of hands loosely clasped.
Copyright© Rena Small
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