Beach accident, Coney Island
1952
Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
35.2 × 27.9 cm (image and sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1973
© Public Domain
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Margaret Bourke-White was one of the leading photographers working for Life magazine during its most influential period: the mid 1930s to 1950s.
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in pencil on reverse c.: 180
Accession Number
PH127-1973
Department
International Photography
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