Richard Avedon
Jean Genet, Writer, New York City, March 11, 1970

Jean Genet, Writer, New York City, March 11, 1970

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Jean Genet, Writer, New York City, March 11, 1970
Jean Genet, Writer, New York City, March 11, 1970
ArtistAmerican, 1923–2004
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Jean Genet, Writer, New York City, March 11, 1970
Date1970
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall (Image/Sheet): 8 × 9 15/16 in. (20.3 × 25.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert Frank
Object number2002.3294
Not on view

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Department
Photography
Object Type
ProvenanceRobert Frank, New York; given to MFAH, 2002.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "For Robert: Images Given to Robert Frank by Other Artists" at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, 5-17 to 8-10-03.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in pencil on verso, upper right corner: "B8"

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