Black and white composite photograph. A mounted taxidermy turkey stands before a dark wall displaying the text "BOSCH * AMPERE". To the right, the shadow of a standing nude person with one raised hand is cast upon a lighter wall.

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Artist Jerry Uelsmann (American, 1934 - 2022)

Date1994

MediumGelatin silver print

Dimensionssheet: 10 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. (27.6 x 35.2 cm)
image: 10 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (26.4 x 34 cm)
mat: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineGift of Melvin and Lorna Rubin

Object number1997.29.135

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Visual DescriptionBlack and white composite photograph. A mounted taxidermy turkey stands before a dark wall displaying the text "BOSCH * AMPERE". To the right, the shadow of a standing nude person with one raised hand is cast upon a lighter wall.

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