Lafayette Theater 2, Harlem

Artist Aaron Siskind (American, 1903 - 1991)

Date1938; printed 1981

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 11 11/16 × 8 7/16 inches (29.69 × 21.39 cm)
Sheet: 13 15/16 × 10 7/8 inches (35.38 × 27.61 cm)

Credit LineGift of Howard and Ellen Greenberg

Object number2014.58.45

SignedOn sheet recto, lower right, signature in black pen: "Aaron Siskind"

InscribedOn sheet verso, bottom, in pencil: "Harlem 1938 Lafayette Theatre 2"

MarkingsOn sheet verso, lower right in pencil: "PF112702-111", "16.35", "HD"

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DescriptionImage of man standing against a wall with his hands resting on a cane. He is wearing a costume of tall dark boots, white gloves, and a fancy jacket. There is a man seated at the end of the hallway with his back towards the camera.

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