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Illuminations
Illuminations
Illuminations
ArtistAmerican, 1914–2009
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Illuminations
Date1950s
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 10 15/16 × 11 15/16 in. (27.8 × 30.4 cm)
Sheet: 12 15/16 × 19 in. (32.8 × 48.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lizzie and Eric Himmel
Object number2025.957
Not on view

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Department
Photography
Object Type
ProvenanceThe artist; Bassman-Himmel Studio; given to MFAH, 2025.

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