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1948 Olympics, London
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image recto overall

1948 Olympics, London

Artist Ed Clark (American, 1911 - 2000)
Date1948
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage and sheet: 10 1/4 × 13 7/16 inches (26.04 × 34.09 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2015.43.2
Signednone
Inscribednone
MarkingsOn sheet verso, upper right corner, in pencil: "2000"; On sheet verso, top, in blue pen: "#7"; On sheet verso, left, in pencil: "EC"
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DescriptionImage of runner at the Olympics crossing the finish line with the string pressed against his chest as his long stride propels hims forward. Three other athletes follow close behind as a stadium full of fans cheers them on.
Copyright© Estate of Ed Clark. Courtesy Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation.
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