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A black and white composite photograph of a forest path lined with bare trees. The ground is completely covered by thick, rolling clouds. In the foreground, a nude woman lies on her back among them, hands on her chest.

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Artist Jerry Uelsmann (American, 1934 - 2022)

Date1991

MediumGelatin silver print

Dimensionssheet: 15 7/8 x 19 15/16 in. (40.3 x 50.6 cm)
image: 15 5/8 x 19 1/8 in. (39.7 x 48.6 cm)
mat: 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineGift of Melvin and Lorna Rubin

Object number1997.29.112

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Visual Description A black and white composite photograph of a forest path lined with bare trees. The ground is completely covered by thick, rolling clouds. In the foreground, a nude woman lies on her back among them, hands on her chest.

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