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Aaron Siskind

Overall View of Demolition Site

Description

Maker

Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991), (RISD Faculty 1971-1976, Photography)

Title

Overall View of Demolition Site
from the portfolio "The End of the Civic Repertory Theatre"

Year

1938

Medium

  • gelatin silver print

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • gelatin silver print

Dimensions

23.8 x 18.1 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Verso, in black ink: "End of Civic Repertory Theatre / 1938 - original print / Aaron Siskind"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Jesse Metcalf Fund

Object Number

2000.37.5

Type

  • Photographs

Projects & Publications

Publications

  • Books

Interior Drama: Aaron Siskind's Photographs of the 1940's

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Interior Drama
Aaron Siskind's Photographs of the 1940s
Nov 14, 2003 – Jan 25, 2004

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Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991)
Overall View of Demolition Site; from the portfolio "The End of the Civic Repertory Theatre", 1938
Gelatin silver print
23.8 x 18.1 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/8 inches)
Jesse Metcalf Fund 2000.37.5

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