A black-and-white composite photograph featuring two contrasting forms. The bottom half shows a large, tightly clenched hand. The top half shows a softly-lit reclining nude woman, her legs bent in a manner similar to the fist.

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Artist Jerry Uelsmann (American, 1934 - 2022)

Date1964

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsMat: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.96 cm)
Paper: 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (49.53 x 39.37 cm)
Image: 19 7/16 x 13 9/16 in. (49.37 x 34.45 cm)

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineGift of Melvin and Lorna Rubin

Object number1997.29.9

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Visual DescriptionA black-and-white composite photograph featuring two contrasting forms. The bottom half shows a large, tightly clenched hand. The top half shows a softly-lit reclining nude woman, her legs bent in a manner similar to the fist.

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