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Aaron Siskind

Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation

Maker

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

Title

Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation

Year

1953-1961

Dimensions

50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 inches) (mount)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Each work is signed and dated in ink on the verso; one is titled in full and the remainder are inscribed:P.T. of L.; along with their series number.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the artist

Object Number

73.011

Type

  • Photographs

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Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991)
Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation, 1953-1961
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50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 inches) (mount)
Gift of the artist 73.011

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