Artist
Boris Smelov(Russian, 1951–1998)Russian, 1951–1998
CultureRussian
Titles
- A Lover of Sour Things
Date1975, printed 1980s
Place depictedRussia
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 8 1/2 × 8 9/16 in. (21.6 × 21.7 cm)
Sheet: 15 11/16 × 11 3/4 in. (39.8 × 29.8 cm)
Sheet: 15 11/16 × 11 3/4 in. (39.8 × 29.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nailya Alexander
Object number2013.423
Non exposé
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Department
PhotographyObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in pencil, verso, top right: BS-001
Inscribed in pencil, verso, top center (not in artist’s hand): Smelov Boris «Любитель кислого» [Lover of sour things] / “Lover of Sour Things” “Lyubitel kislogo [transliteration of the Russian inscription above]” 1973
Inscribed in pencil, verso, lower right: $350
Inscribed in pencil, verso, top center (not in artist’s hand): Smelov Boris «Любитель кислого» [Lover of sour things] / “Lover of Sour Things” “Lyubitel kislogo [transliteration of the Russian inscription above]” 1973
Inscribed in pencil, verso, lower right: $350
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