A black and white composite photograph of a large rock face framed by trees. A two-tiered rectangular alcove is carved into the stone, displaying four Greek or Roman sculpted figures.

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Artist Jerry Uelsmann (American, 1934 - 2022)

Date1992

MediumGelatin silver print

Dimensionssheet: 16 x 19 7/8 in. (40.6 x 50.5 cm)
image: 14 1/2 x 19 3/8 in. (36.8 x 49.2 cm)
mat: 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineGift of Melvin and Lorna Rubin

Object number1997.29.118

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Visual DescriptionA black and white composite photograph of a large rock face framed by trees. A two-tiered rectangular alcove is carved into the stone, displaying four Greek or Roman sculpted figures.

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