Artist
Mary Jo La Fontaine(Belgian, born 1950)Belgian, born 1950
CultureBelgian
Titles
- The Increasing Power, The Need for Sacrifice
- Die Steigernde Potenz, Der Bedarf an Opfern
Date1988
MediumGelatin silver print with painted wood and brass letters
DimensionsOverall: 28 3/4 × 89 3/4 in. (73 × 228 cm)
Canvas or panel (Each): 28 3/4 × 22 7/16 in. (73 × 57 cm)
Canvas or panel (Each): 28 3/4 × 22 7/16 in. (73 × 57 cm)
Credit LineGift of Manfred Heiting, The Manfred Heiting Collection
Object number2002.1505.A-.D
Non exposé
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