John Drysdale
What the Eye Doesn't See

ArtistAmerican, birthdate not known
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • What the Eye Doesn't See
Datec. 1960
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage/Sheet:15 15/16 × 12 in. (40.5 × 30.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Joan Morgenstern in honor of Miss Emily Cohen
Object number95.451
Not on view

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Department
Photography
Object Type
ProvenanceJoan Morgenstern, Houston; given to MFAH, 1995.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: In pencil, verso: "PRJ900401 $500", sticker verso: "What the eye doesn't see... Please acknowledge: photograph by John Drysdale Camera Press (324-5) London", Stamp in blue: "copyright Camera Press LTD. Russell Court Coram Street London, W.C.I. 01-837-4488 & 9393".
The photograph is not signed or dated.

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