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An exterior shot of two houses shrouded in the snow and fog at night. Light comes from the windows. The houses are suburban in feel. No landscaping. Two signs in the front yard advertise for builders.
Untitled #2424-B
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Untitled #2424-B

Artist Todd Hido (American, born 1968)
Date1996
MediumChromogenic print
Dimensions24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineGift of Martin Z. Margulies
Object number2005.16.10
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