Artist
Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989)American, 1946–1989
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Watermelon with Knife
Date1985
MediumPlatinum/palladium print
DimensionsImage: 19 3/8 × 19 1/2 in. (49.2 × 49.5 cm)
Sheet: 25 5/8 × 22 1/4 in. (65.1 × 56.5 cm)
Sheet: 25 5/8 × 22 1/4 in. (65.1 × 56.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Alexandra R. Marshall, Helen Runnells, Mr. and Mrs. S. I. Morris and the S. I. Morris Photography Endowment
Object number87.15
Not on view
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Department
PhotographySpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"Evocative Presence: Twentieth Century Photographs in the Museum Collection", The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, February 27 - May 1, 1988.
"Photographic Masterworks: Recent Acquisitions from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," Glassell School January 23 - March 4, 1990.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped verso of photograph: "© 1985 Robert Mapplethorpe / This platinum palladium photograph was taken in 1985 and printed in 1985. It / may not be reproduced without written permission / by the photographer Robert Mapplethorpe"
Label on backing of frame: "Texas Gallery 2012 Peden / Houston, TX 77019 / Robert Mapplethorpe / "Watermelon" / 1985 / Platinum print / 23 x 19 1/2 in. / MAP #1556, 2/3"
Label on backing of frame: "Texas Gallery 2012 Peden / Houston, TX 77019 / Robert Mapplethorpe / "Watermelon" / 1985 / Platinum print / 23 x 19 1/2 in. / MAP #1556, 2/3"
Signed in pencil, recto, below image: "2/3 / Robert Mapplethorpe '85"
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