Death Doesn't Wait
Artist
Caroline Valenta (American, 1924–2013)American, 1924–2013
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Death Doesn't Wait
DateApril 15, 1948
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 13 5/8 × 10 9/16 in. (34.6 × 26.8 cm)
Sheet: 13 5/8 × 10 9/16 in. (34.6 × 26.8 cm)
Mount: 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.7 cm)
Sheet: 13 5/8 × 10 9/16 in. (34.6 × 26.8 cm)
Mount: 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Caroline Valenta's children
Object number2022.477.13
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Published References Faber, John. Great news photos and the stories behind them. Courier Corporation, 1978. Groner, Alfred, T. H. R. E. S. H. E. R. Food, and Four Gripes. "Council Sets Dates For All." Tyson, Brady. "Vote Today By Classes For The Duchesses of Rondelet." Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in pencil, mount recto, lower left below image: DEATH DOESN’T WAIT
Inscribed in pencil, mount verso, top left: 4 DEATH DOESN’T WAIT // by CAROLINE VALENTA // THE HOUSTON POST // HOUSTON, TEXAS // TAKEN: APRIL 15, 1948 // 4x5 SPEED GRAPHIC // TYPE B FILM // 1/200 SEC., f. 8 // ONE PRESS #25
Inscribed in pencil, mount verso, top right: 24-1
Printed in red on applied label, mount verso, bottom left: 1949 SHORT COURSE IN // PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY // and // 8TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION // KENT STATE UNIVERSITY KENT, OHIO
Inscribed in pencil, mount verso, top left: 4 DEATH DOESN’T WAIT // by CAROLINE VALENTA // THE HOUSTON POST // HOUSTON, TEXAS // TAKEN: APRIL 15, 1948 // 4x5 SPEED GRAPHIC // TYPE B FILM // 1/200 SEC., f. 8 // ONE PRESS #25
Inscribed in pencil, mount verso, top right: 24-1
Printed in red on applied label, mount verso, bottom left: 1949 SHORT COURSE IN // PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY // and // 8TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION // KENT STATE UNIVERSITY KENT, OHIO
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