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An exterior shot of a deserted sidewalk and street with street lamp pole. A rough fence forms a barrier along the sidewalk for a house in the background somewhat shrouded by trees. Light comes from the street-lamp and from the house. It conveys a desolate feeling.
Untitled #2153
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Untitled #2153

Artist Todd Hido (American, born 1968)
Date1996
MediumChromogenic development print
Dimensions24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineGift of Martin Z. Margulies
Object number2005.16.11
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Visual DescriptionAn exterior shot of a deserted sidewalk and street with street lamp pole. A rough fence forms a barrier along the sidewalk for a house in the background somewhat shrouded by trees. Light comes from the street-lamp and from the house. It conveys a desolate feeling.
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