August 1973

Series TitleSelf-Portrait Series (1972-1973)

Artist Melissa Shook (American, 1939 - 2020)

DateAugust 1973

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 4 1/2 × 4 3/8 inches (11.43 × 11.13 cm)
Sheet and mount: 10 × 8 inches (25.4 × 20.32 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2015.20.223

SignedSigned on mount verso, lower right corner, in pencil: "Melissa Shook"

InscribedOn sheet recto, lower left, in black pen: "august 1973"

MarkingsOn mount verso, lower right, in blue pen: "Aug."

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DescriptionImage of young girl wearing knitted vest, shorts, tall socks and clogs standing over ceramic vessel with hand on hip. Her face is blurred and there are potted house plants on the floor nearby.

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