Roman Vishniac
A porter asleep on top of his carrying box. He is holding on to his most valuable possession: his shoes, Warsaw
Artist
Roman Vishniac (American, born Russia, 1897–1990)American, born Russia, 1897–1990
CultureAmerican
Titles
- A porter asleep on top of his carrying box. He is holding on to his most valuable possession: his shoes, Warsaw
Datec. 1935–1938
Place depictedWarsaw, Poland
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 10 3/4 × 13 11/16 in. (27.3 × 34.8 cm)
Sheet: 11 1/16 × 13 15/16 in. (28.1 × 35.4 cm)
Mount: 15 1/2 × 19 1/2 in. (39.4 × 49.5 cm)
Sheet: 11 1/16 × 13 15/16 in. (28.1 × 35.4 cm)
Mount: 15 1/2 × 19 1/2 in. (39.4 × 49.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mara Vishniac Kohn
Object number2015.274
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
recto of mount bottom left below image in ink: A porter asleep on the carrying structure / Warsaw 1936
verso bottom right edge in pencil: MVK.HGW.207.2008
verso bottom right edge in pencil: MVK.HGW.207.2008
recto of mount bottom right below image in ink: Roman Vishniac
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