Pitcher

Artist Harold Eugene Edgerton (American, 1903 - 1990)

Date1938

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 9 3/8 × 12 13/16 inches (23.81 × 32.54 cm)
Sheet: 11 × 13 15/16 inches (27.94 × 35.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Drs. Antonio S. and Luz S. Racela

Object numberF91-72/16

SignedSigned on sheet verso, lower right, in pencil: "HAROLD EDGERTON"

InscribedEditioned on sheet verso, lower right corner, in pencil: "23/50

Markingsnone

Edition/State/Proofed. 23/50

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DescriptionSingle figure, dressed in dark clothing except for white socks and knee pads and sleeves of shirt, standing before black background, on small area rug, winds up and throws baseball. the image is caught in motion, and we see a blur of the arm and head, and the baseball is seen repeatedly crossing before the dark background.

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