Gjon Mili
The Michelangelo Slave, Notre Dame de Vie

uncropped recto of sheet
The Michelangelo Slave, Notre Dame de Vie
uncropped recto of sheet
ArtistAmerican, born Albania, 1904–1984
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Michelangelo Slave, Notre Dame de Vie
Date1967
PlaceMougins, France
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 13 3/8 x 9 1/16 in. (34 x 23 cm)
 Sheet: 13 3/8 × 9 1/16 in. (34 × 23 cm)
Credit LineGift of Saul Levi
Object number2010.1887
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Department
Photography
Object Type
ProvenanceRichard Checani Collection; purchased by Saul Levi, Los Angeles; given to MFAH, 2010.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked in ink on verso lower center:
The Michelangelo Slave. N.D. de Vie. [?] / '67 [signature]

Marks in pencil on verso:
"2" [in circle] "10 1/8" "532" "PF15353"
Signed in ink on verso lower right: '67 Mili
Marks in pencil on verso center - possibly artist initials
Stamped on verso - see photocopy in Accession file:
Gjon Mili / The Richard Checani Collection
VIRGINIA WELLS / ROOM ...

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