Abelardo Morell
Shiny Books

Image courtesy of the artist

© Abelardo Morell

Shiny Books
Image courtesy of the artist
ArtistAmerican, born Cuba, 1948
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Shiny Books
Date2000
MediumInkjet print
DimensionsImage: 18 × 22 3/8 in. (45.7 × 56.8 cm)
Sheet: 20 × 24 in. (50.8 × 61 cm)
Credit LineGift of John A. MacMahon
Object number2015.517
Non exposé

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Department
Photography
Object Type
ProvenanceThe artist; [Benrubi Gallery, New York]; purchased by John A. MacMahon; given to MFAH, 2015.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed on verso lower edge: SHINY BOOKS, 2000 1/30

Printed label on verso backboard:
B E N R U B I / G A L L E R Y, I N C / Abelardo Morell / Shiny Books, 2000 / 20 x 24" archival pigment ink print / Signed, titled, dated and numbered on verso / Edition 1 of 30 / 41 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022 / 212.888.6007 Fax 212.751.0819
Signed on verso: ABELARDO MORELL

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