Mary Jo La Fontaine
The Increasing Power, The Need for Sacrifice

The Increasing Power, The Need for Sacrifice
The Increasing Power, The Need for Sacrifice
The Increasing Power, The Need for Sacrifice
ArtistBelgian, born 1950
CultureBelgian
Titles
  • The Increasing Power, The Need for Sacrifice
  • Die Steigernde Potenz, Der Bedarf an Opfern
Date1988
MediumGelatin silver print with painted wood and brass letters
DimensionsOverall: 28 3/4 × 89 3/4 in. (73 × 228 cm)
Canvas or panel (Each): 28 3/4 × 22 7/16 in. (73 × 57 cm)
Credit LineGift of Manfred Heiting, The Manfred Heiting Collection
Object number2002.1505.A-.D
Not on view

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