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Gothic Sculpture and Northwest Coast Indian Blanket.
Untitled
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Untitled

Artist Jerry Uelsmann (American, 1934 - 2022)
Date1974
MediumGelatin silver print
Dimensions12 x 9 7/8 in. (30.5 x 25.1 cm)
mount: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineMuseum purchase with additional funds from the NEA
Object numberPH-75-18
Collections
Visual DescriptionGothic Sculpture and Northwest Coast Indian Blanket.
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