A black and white composite photograph of large glass museum display case containing taxidermy antelopes and a zebra. A solid black silhouette of a standing human figure occupies the left side of the enclosure among the animals.

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Artist Jerry Uelsmann (American, 1934 - 2022)

Date1978

MediumGelatin silver print

Dimensionssheet/image: 16 1/4 x 15 7/16 in. (41.3 x 39.2 cm)
board: 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineGift of Melvin and Lorna Rubin

Object number1997.29.31

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Visual DescriptionA black and white composite photograph of large glass museum display case containing taxidermy antelopes and a zebra. A solid black silhouette of a standing human figure occupies the left side of the enclosure among the animals.

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